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Academic Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

GUSN

GUSN-40772

Description

Black silk academic gown, corded and tucked.

Details

Descriptive Terms

academic costume
taffeta
Gown, Academic

Inscription

"Dr. Bigelow Boylston St."

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Algernon Coolidge

Accession Number

1940.920

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