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Cream linen printed with serpentine garland of wheat, blue and pink flowers alternating with band of basket of flowers hanging from floral garland. 18th century style - cut away waist; white linen collar with blue piping; large buttons at front, cuffs, hip pockets; full 3/4 sleeves with lace ruffle. Long skirt; shoulders stiffened with cotton; quilted pads; blue piping at collar, cuffs, front cut away seams and pocket flaps; hem is weighted; partially lined with white cotton.
coats (garments)
outerwear
cotton (textile)
linen (material)
Coat
Coat
Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),
Unknown
Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman
1969.6030
Title SKIRT Accession Number 1969.6028
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