1830-1875
GUSN-47014
Wrapper. Cotton pique; vertical paisley stripe (paisley's in blue and green on red ground) alternates with abstract blue and green shapes with scrolled borders on black ground; front yoke and gathered below; standing collar; piping at shoulders, armscye, yoke waist; long sleeves pleated at shoulder; cartridge pleats at back; waistband at back only with ties attached at side seams; dress has printed border of paisleys and scrolls on red and black ground along center front and around hem; covered buttons center front to hem (opening stitched closed near hem - probably open all the way, at one time); inner bodice of beige cotton twill (boning has been removed) has raw edge; back, sleeves and skirt lined with brown cotton printed with blue and green ovals arranged in rows.
dressing gowns
cotton (textile)
piqué
tabby (textile)
resist dyeing
twill
Gown, Dressing
Gown, Dressing
Unknown
Gift of Marguerite Mason
1964.289
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