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Gown, Dressing
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched dressing gown made of heavy unbleached cotton. Narrow arm reinforcements. Open to hem (knee-length). Full-sleeve with narrow cuff with MOP button. Narrow standing collar. 4 deep gores. 1.5” hem. Narrow rikrak edging at neck, opening, cuffs, and placket.
G91.079
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dressing Gown
Female
Cotton
White
1865
American