Gown, Dressing
Object/Artifact
Dressing gown of tan grenadine with white windowpane checks. Bodice and skirt have center sections of petal pink soft flannel from neck to hem; full length opening; waistband and cuffs of the same piped in grenadine. Sleeve seam piped in pink! Round waist, high round neckline, bishop sleeves. Pleated skirt. Released pleats radiate from CB waist; same in front. Bodice lined with white cambric, floating in front, with bones and hooks. Skirt unlined, hem faced; 6 horizontal tucks above hem. All 15 flat glass buttons with small gold centers present;, functional below waist.
G2005.124
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1865
dressing gown
grenadine
flannel
bones and hooks
lined