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Gown, Tea
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Tea gown made of deep blue silk satin. The center front panel is made of printed silk with thistle print. Rainbow or ‘Roman’ stripe ribbons hang in groups of 4/3 at sides and sleeve ends. Back has a small gathering at the center back and train.
G2022.26.004
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Gown
Female
Silk
Blue
Gold
1878 - 1883