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Jacket, Maternity

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Morning jacket made of fine ivory merino wool. Pointed collar. Long, narrow sleeves with deep turnback cuffs. Straight hip-level hem. One hook fastener at the neck. Shaped to accommodate a moderate bustle. Lined with white silk. The cuffs, collar, hem, and opening have embroidered borders of rosebuds and forget-me-nots executed in colored silk chenille thread. Since this one is not fitted and has no buttons or hooks except at the neck, it is speculated it was a maternity garment.

G2005.133

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Jacket

Female

Wool

Silk

Cream

1880 - 1882

American

Maternity

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