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Underskirt

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1750-1785

GUSN

GUSN-31154

Description

Rectangular, off white silk brocade fragment seamed from two pieces; overall pattern of repeating pomegranates and floral bunches. Hemmed edges. May be the underskirt for dress 1926.906.

Details

Descriptive Terms

underskirts
silk (textile)
brocade (textile)
Underskirt

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

41 3/4 (W) (inches)

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1926.907

Related Items

Title Dress Accession Number 1926.906AB

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