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ca. 1909
GUSN-73640
Ivory satin coat; 3/4 length; blue silk lining; "hooded" shawl collar with pointed and tassel at back; collar and cuffs embroidered with cream silk, satin stitch, stylized floral garland (flowers are enclosed by vine); full, kimono shaped sleeves, turned back cuffs; unstructured, full body; 2 pairs large self-covered and embroidered buttons, with 2 tassels; pocket on inside, left front lining; hook and eye closure from neck to waist; open waist to hem.
coats (garments)
outerwear
embroidering
stitching
satin
silk (textile)
evening dress (concept)
fancy dress
evening dresses (garments)
festoon (motif)
floral patterns
stylization
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Embroidered
Hand Stitched
Evening Wear
Formal Wear
Geometric Floral
Garland
Formal
Evening
COAT
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.5268
Title Tea Gown Accession Number 1969.5269
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