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Robe

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-45014

Description

Dark brown dressing gown, printed with beige and small red scrolling acanthus leaves; which connect forming circular "C" pattern; shawl collar; double breasted; 3/4 length; One breast pocket (outside); red lining with small scall geometric pattern.

Details

Descriptive Terms

robes (main garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
printing (process)
rolling up
acanthus (motif)
geometric patterns
leaf (plant material)
foliation (pattern)
scrolls (motifs)
Men's clothing
Hand Stitched
Transfer Printed
Acanthus
Leaves
Scroll
Geometric
GOWN, DRESSING

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1950.50

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