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DS1986-652
Gown
DS1986-652

Gown

Date1780-1790; Textile: 1760s
MediumBrocaded silk; silk fringe; linen bodice and sleeve linings.
DimensionsTextile width: 19 1/4"; repeat 17 1/2"; waist approx.: 25"
Credit LineMuseum Purchase
Object number1985-144
DescriptionGown of mauve silk taffeta, brocaded in multicolor silks in a pattern of vetically undulating lace and fur bands, with floral bouquets springing from them. Bodice has elbow length sleeves without trim or ruffles, low scoop neckline and front edge to edge closure. Bodice back has graduated curve panels ending in deep peak at lower waist. Full skirt, slightly trained and open at front, pleated to bodice. Gown neck and front skirt trimmed with cream silk looped fringe.
1985-142, Gown
Ca. 1780
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1780-1790
Printed Cotton Gown 2004-97
1785-1795
DS1997-0156; with 2000-134 and 1996-716,A&B
ca. 1780
2015-210,A&B, Gown
Textile ca. 1740; gown 1770-1776
DS1987-0789
Shown: 1991-474,A; 1991-474,B and 1991-474,C
1770s, remade from earlier style.
KC1975-621
November 18, 1778
1987-5, Gown
1740-1760; remade ca. 1780
1989-330,1, Gown
ca. 1750, altered ca. 1775
TC99-618. Gown.
ca. 1750 (textile); ca. 1770 (gown remodeled)