Dress of woven shot cloth - blue warp, rose weft. Wool or wool/silk (?) blend. Multi-pieced bodice lined with tan cotton, dropped waist, 7 1/2" down from armscye. Apron front, opens on one side. Two piece sleeve, wider at top and tapering to wrist. Mostly machine sewn; seams are hand overcast. Sun faded.
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Shaker Museum Dress. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=3517. Accessed on November 25, 2024
