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Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched fine cotton printed with a brown machine design of tiny triangles. Slightly pointed waistline, bodice has neat tucks radiating from center front waist, releasing fullness at bust. V-neckline. Sleeves have narrow upper section above full lower section tapering to the wrist, and at the elbow level a pointed jockey with frill trim. Piped seams. Skirt gathered all around mounted inside the bodice which is lined with heavy cream plain weave cotton. Unlined skirt with a pocket on proper right. Hooks and eyes on the back opening.

G2001.038

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dressing Gown

Female

Cotton

Brown

1840 - 1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

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