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Dressing Gown

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1870

GUSN

GUSN-54523

Description

Brown silk printed with border of yellow bands with green, red, black, and white geometric pattern; shawl collar; point at back with self bow at point. Long sleeves; open front with two buttons and loops near hem; back waist has inside drawstring. Self belt attached at center back; sleeves lined with green silk; body has black and white plaid silk lining. Garment padded throughout.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. John S. Bradlee

Accession Number

1946.1005

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