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Wrapper

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1827

GUSN

GUSN-15342

Description

Brown with cream; vertical rows of cream spiral shaped flowers with cream branches; high standing collar; green striped ribbon tie at neck; long sleeves with turned back cuffs; sleeves gathered at shoulder; one white button with tab closure at waist; full length.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wrappers (garments)
cotton (textile)
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing

Inscription

Handwritten note originally pinned on coat: ""Wrapper belonging to Francis Chase born 1817.""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary Frye

Accession Number

1938.595

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