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Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1750-1780

GUSN

GUSN-31156

Description

Brown silk brocade robe a la francaise with large scale floral trail pattern; Square neckline at front and back; elbow-length sleeves. Cartridge-like pleats at back; Bodice lined with white linen. Underskirt is missing.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Location of Origin

France

Accession Number

1926.910

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