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Dress

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1770-1800

GUSN

GUSN-31153

Description

Red wool dress, damask weave with large scale floral motif. Dress open in front, no closures, made to be worn with an underskirt. Short sleeves, narrow cuffs at elbow. Style similar to robe a la francaise with center back pleats. Bodice lined with linen and cream silk. Skirt unlined, narrow tape ties at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
wool (textile)
damask
Women's clothing
Dress

Additional Identification Number

1926.906 A

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

England

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1926.906AB

Related Items

Title Underskirt Accession Number 1926.907
Title Underskirt Accession Number 1923.554

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