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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Closed robe, entirely hand stitched, of rust colored grosgrain, with apron front skirt. silk ribbon in casing, CF opening on bodice (no fasteners) and deep neckline. Rounded bodice point. Lined with supple, thin unbleached linen, perhaps homespun. Sleeves fit just below elbows with closely folded separately attached cuffs. Back is en fourreau.
G2005.119
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Grosgrain
Brown
1750 - 1785
American