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DRESSING GOWN

Creator(s): Unknown

Currently in storage


About this object

This short sleeved black velvet dressing gown is open in front to expose a companion undergarment (now missing). The wide, open neckline is cut in a scallop shape and edged with black lace, also cut in a scallop shape and stiffened on outer edge with millinery wire. The scalloped edge and lace trim extends the length of the garment. A velvet belt is applied flat at waist. Short, puffed sleeves are pleated into the armhole and finished with the same black lace.

Object name:
DRESSING GOWN
Made from:
Silk velvet -- lace
Made in:
USA
Date made:
1934-1937
Size:
17 × 17 1/2 × 30 1/2 × 45 × 53 × 133 in. (43.2 × 44.5 × 77.5 × 114.3 × 134.6 × 337.8 cm)

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
48.84
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973