1865-1875
GUSN-37079
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.
dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing
Unknown
Gift of the Misses Cummings
1934.1754
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