Gown, Dressing

Name/Title

Gown, Dressing

Entry/Object ID

G99.010

Description

Entirely hand stitched, fine white ribbed dimity. 3/4, full body gathered onto shallow yoke with piped edge, piped armscyes. Somewhat straight sleeves, slightly fuller at top and ending simply as tubes. Yoke has been neatly extended further over edge of shoulders, with same materials. High round neck with fine knit lace frill whipped onto piping [?]. 7 tiny MOP buttons part way down front which does open the whole way.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1815 - 1830

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Lexicon

Search Terms

hand stitched, dimity, cotton, robe, dressing gown, lace

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