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Skirt and Vest

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1908-1912

GUSN

GUSN-49202

Description

White linen embroidered with wheat branches; Vest(.1) - embroidered (white thread) scalloped edge around neck, front hem and cap sleeves; laced at sides with cotton cord and crochet tassels (balls); matching skirt(.2) with side panels and side closure of hook and eye hidden by placket with decorative crocheted buttons/balls.

Details

Descriptive Terms

skirts (garments)
vests (garments)
embroidering
linen (material)
Ensemble
Ensemble

Label

In exhibition: "Inspiring Reform: Boston's Arts and Crafts Movement"; Wellesley College, Davis Museum and Cultural Center, Wellesley, MA, February 28-July 14, 1997; Renwick Gallery, NMAA, Washington, D.C., March 6-July 5, 1998.

Additional Identification Number

1974.419.1&2

Maker

Green, Margaret A. (Embroiderer)

Credit Line

Gift of Penelope Barker Noyes

Accession Number

1974.419.1-.2

Reference Notes

Boyd, Marilee. Inspiring Reform: Boston's Arts and Crafts Movement. New York: Harry N. Abrams, 1997._____ Note _____companyied show at Wellesley College, Davis Museum and Cultural Center

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