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Pinafore

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1851-1899

GUSN

GUSN-12993

Description

Black and white tabby weave background with white vertical stripes; bib - sleeveless, high round neckline, tapering to point at front waist; three buttons and buttonhole closure at back bib; full gathered skirt wraps around entire waist; single button and buttonhole closure at waist; two side pockets (left and right), deep inner pockets providing space both in front and behind pocket opening ankle length.

Details

Descriptive Terms

pinafores
cotton (textile)
hand sewing
Pinafore
Pinafore

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5278

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