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Gown, Tea

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lady's tea gown made of either bronze printed silk faille or twill fabric. Light blue scrolling sprigs decorate the silk. Center front cross-over closure, with bodice portion of gown supported with stays across seams. Black dotted-Swiss overlay on skirt. Bodice is embroidered with black beading (speculated to be jet). Beading extended into applique at elbow, neckline, and hanging from black dotted-Swiss netting. Sleeves and skirt have portions that are a dusty magenta colored silk taffeta. Small train in back. Sleeves are very loose and have a slight puff at cap.

2023.24.002

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Gown

Female

Silk

Taffeta

Brown

Blue

Black

1890 - 1900

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