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Gown, Tea

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Tea gown made of heavy turquoise velour. The close-fitted bodice is made to suggest a colonial open robe, with a pleated ivory surah panel in the center, beneath the laces. Black satin ribbon is present but the original lace was probably a matching silk cord. The Watteau back has a very long pleated train. Square neckline edged with machine-made ecru lace. Close-fitting elbow-length sleeves with "engageantes" of what appears to be handmade ecru silk lace.

G2012.042

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Dress

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Velour

Turquoise

1878 - 1880

American

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