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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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