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Woman's Gown Remnant

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-318585

Description

Remnant of silk gown worn by Sarah Parker of Portsmouth, New Hampshire at the time of her wedding in 1786.

Details

Descriptive Terms

remnants
gowns
Dress
Gown
Gown

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Merrill Spalding

Accession Number

1991.75

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