Name/Title
Gown, DressingEntry/Object ID
G95.103Description
Entirely hand stitched finely ribbed white dimity. Collar on deep stand comes together straight across front of neck; has 1 3/4” frill of sheer muslin with rather deep (1/4”) hem. 11’ long, 3/4” muslin tie at neck. Flared body gathered slightly front and back into piped shoulder seams; full-length front opening with 1/4” hem; 1/2” hem around bottom. Sleeves gathered into piped armscyes, moderate fullness at top tapering to wrist, gathered into 1 1/4” cuffs with 1 1/4” finely hemmed muslin frills. Incised 1/4” 4-hole MOP button and buttonhole at base of cuffs, and one at bustline in front opening.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionLexicon
Search Terms
dressing gown, hand stitched, dimity, frill, muslin, piped seams