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Gown, Dressing

Object/Artifact

Morning dress, entirely hand stitched brown printed cotton, ‘dreidl’ triplet motifs in tan and white. No waist; shallow yoke with ‘body’ gathered into it all around. Wide spread collar edged with piped, flat self frill. Open halfway down CF, continuing to hem with narrow tuck. Modestly swelled gigot sleeves, no cuffs; small wrist vent. All seams and sleeve ends piped. Self belt attached at CB with French tack. Yoke lined with thin, tan cotton. No fasteners.

G97.051

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1825

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Dress

Morning Dress

DRessing Gown

Dreidl Print

Brown

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