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Dressing Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-37079

Description

Purple and beige solid stripes alternate with wide paisley stripes (in reds, green, and plum) and three smaller geometric floral stripes. Vertical standing collar; long sleeves gathered at shoulder and cuff; cartridge pleats and piping at waist at back. Smocked at waist (back); buttons from neck to hem; interior cotton fitted bodice with darts and four bone buttons; pocket on right side. Belt ties at side seams.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Cummings

Accession Number

1934.1754

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