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Baby's Robe

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1915-1970

GUSN

GUSN-259334

Description

Light blue woven wool baby's robe; white satin trim; ribbon tie front; open gown; A-line; manufacturer's label on inside nape; hand-woven; machine sewn.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing gowns
wool (textile)
satin
synthetic
hand weaving
machine sewing (technique)
Gown, Dressing

Inscription

"DAVIS HAND WOVEN/ FROM/ THE HILLS OF WET VA." (label)

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

9 1/2 x 12 3/4 (HxW) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift from Mrs. Helen R. Haddad; Mr. William G. Rogerson, Esq.; Mr. Henry P. Rogerson; Mr. Edward S. Rogerson

Accession Number

2001.231

Places

Milton (Norfolk county, Massachusetts)
Massachusetts (United States)

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