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Dressing Gown with Belt

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1876-1880

GUSN

GUSN-39683

Description

Black and white geometric vertical stripes with scalloped edges; long sleeves with cuff; two pockets (left is false); matching belt. Princess seam at back with pleats at waist for fullness; self-fabric hem; sixteen pearl buttons from waist to hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George Melcher

Accession Number

1938.360AB

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