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Gown, Dressing
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dressing gown, entirely hand stitched printed cotton. The print is a naturalistic trellis of white coral branches, each space filled with a small white flower on a dark brown ‘bed’ with radiating tentacles on a light brown ground. The lining is a cheaper fabric, rust, tan and dark brown stripes with vine spacers. The front is waist-less, the back skirt gathered into a waistline beneath a single drawstring casing. Drawstring is faded pink linen tape. Long, full sleeves gathered into cuffs; rows of shirring control fullness at top. Narrow band collar, dropped armscyes. No piping. Small khaki colored china buttons and buttonholes from neck to floor. Approximately 18” self ties attached at side seams. Can be expanded for maternity wear.
G2001.035
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dressing Gown
Female
Cotton
Cotton
Brown
printed cotton
1855 - 1860
dressing gown
morning dress
maternity
cotton
printed cotton
shirring