Shaker Sister's Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Shaker Historical Society

Name/Title

Shaker Sister's Dress

Entry/Object ID

2003.1

Tags

1830s, Shakers

Description

Brown, ankle-length silk dress with long sleeves and a lined bodice worn by a Shaker woman. A matching pouch is attached to the waist.

Collection

Costume and Textiles Collection

Category

Clothing

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1838

Location

Location

Room

Shaker Bedroom

Building

Shaker Historical Society

Category

Storage

Notes

Box C4 (in closet)

Provenance

Provenance Detail

Gift from Rebecca Pettula