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Gown, Dressing
Object/Artifact
Fine white cotton dressing gown, machine stitched. Open all the way down. Beautiful machine (Swiss) embroidered edging; insertion alternated with ruching compose a deep pointed yoke front and back; no gussets; extra fullness in back; long, full sleeves gathered into cuffs with embroidered frills. Frill around high round bound neckline and edge of yoke. Splendid craftsmanship. A tour de force, whether machine made or not.
G85.789
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1865 - 1875
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
Dressing Gown
Woman
Female
Machine stitched
Swiss embroidery
Ruching
Frill