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Costume

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1890-1900

GUSN

GUSN-13564

Description

Tunic (.1) - tan velvet with ermine fur trim; sleeves have slits to reveal shirt and another opening for arms to pass through with extensions of sleeve gathered and stitched closed. Shirt (.2) - cream wool twill with rose wool standing collar and long sleeves; like a baseball shirt; button placket.

Details

Descriptive Terms

costumes (character dress)
fur
stitching
twill
velvet (fabric weave)
wool (textile)
fancy dress
Costume, Dress-Up
Costume, Dress-Up

Inscription

Woven label in shirt: ""NOYES BROS/ OUTFITTERS/ BOSTON. U.S.A.""

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Additional Identification Number

1969.7152.1-.2

Maker

Noyes Brothers (Retailer)

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.7152.1-2

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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