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Waist

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1870

GUSN

GUSN-65138

Description

Three-quarter sleeve; varied mustard and cream, peach stars; low square neck; stand up collar

Details

Descriptive Terms

waists (underwear)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
eyelets (components)
textiles
silk (textile)

Associated Person

Bowen, Ellen (Holt), 1834-1903

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

22 7/8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Alistair M. Collie and Pauline Bowen Essaye

Accession Number

1972.466

Places

Probably New York state (United States)
Probably

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