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Morning gown

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Morning gown
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Status
Not on view
Datec. 1800-1802
Geography Made - United States
Medium/TechniqueCotton, linen
DimensionsOverall (H x W ): 56 in. × 48 in. (142.24 cm × 121.92 cm)
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Walter Gibson Peter, Jr. in memory of Agnes Peter Mott, 1975
Object numberW-2672
DescriptionMorning gown constructed of dimity with shirring around straight standing collar, shirring down the center front, and a short ruffled hem. Short opening down the front which buttons up with thread-covered buttons. There is a drawstring around the back from side seam to side seam.
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