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1840 C-1860 C
GUSN-12914
Mulberry wool challis with multicolor paisley border around neck, down front and forming skirt; round neck bound in fraying orange silk; round jet buttons center front from neck to hem. Piped armscye; long sleeves ruffled at shoulder; gathered to turned back cuffs with buttonholes; border print on ruffle, cuff and appliqued along outside of sleeve. Hem bound in brown wool tape; no waist in front; skirt pleated in back; brown cotton lining with hook and eye closure and boned dart hem lined with brown glazed cotton.
dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
wool (textile)
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing
Unknown
Gift of Mr. Thompson S. Lingel
1992.144
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