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1865-1889
GUSN-34108
Dressing gown with printed paisley pattern, red, green and gold; red cotton lining; sleeves lined with red silk; shawl collar, double breasted; 2 welt pockets; 3/4 length; self cuffs. Interlined with wool batting.
dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
wool (textile)
medicine
Men's clothing
Cotton
Silk
Hand Stitched
Medicine
GOWN, DRESSING
Postcard found in pocket: a one cent stamped postcard addressed to: ""J.B.S. Jackson, MD 89 Charles St. (dated Dec. 2 11am Boston Carrier)."" On back is printed: ""Medical School of Harvard University. A Meeting of the Faculty will be held at the house of the Dean, 114 Boylston Street, on Saturday Evening next, at 7 1-2 O'clock... C.ELLIS, Dean...Boston, 2 Dec. 1878.""
Unknown
Gift of Mr. Robert T. Jackson
1931.1065
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