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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-30099

Description

Green and red plaid taffeta dressing gown with green pinstriping along bodice, center front, and cuffs. Four white buttons; One hook and eye closure at waist; open from waist to hem. Cartridge pleats all around waist; lined with brown cotton lining. Bodice has twill lining; skirt has glazed lining; green wool tape around hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

wrappers (garments)
taffeta
cotton (textile)
silk (textile)
Women's clothing
Gown, Dressing

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. D. P. Abercrombie

Accession Number

1923.765

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