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Dressing Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1827-1830

GUSN

GUSN-34706

Description

White cotton; band neckline w/ button closure; white mull eyelet ruffle below band; 7 bands on left & right. Long leg o' mutton sleeves; piped at armscye w/ eyelet ruffle at cuff. Center front held together w/ feather. Back yoke gathered into v-shape; edged w/ piping. Skirt gathered into self-waistband; waistband is high & wide.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing gowns
Women's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
GOWN, DRESSING

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1932.275

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