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Wrapper - light/medium blue silk taffeta; robe a la francaise style with box pleats at back (from shoulders); cream lace collar; overdress/jacket effect; blue silk covered buttons center front; epaulets with piping and fringe; bow at back of neck with streamers and fringe. Matching belt (B) with bow and piping; patch pockets with matching buttons and piping; taffeta bands and same piping at cuffs; sleeves and bodice lined with white silk; hem has same bands and piping (as at shoulders, cuffs, etc.); hem stiffened with canvas; train.
dressing gowns
silk (textile)
taffeta
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing
1936.1053A&B
Unknown
Gift of Gertrude M. Graves
1936.1053AB
Title Ensemble Accession Number 1936.1054A-C
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