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Peasant's blouse
French
late 19th century
Medium/Technique
Linen and cotton; embroidery
Dimensions
96 cm (37 13/16 in.); Legacy dimension: .96 from the shoulder to the bottom of the garment.
Credit Line
Gift of the Misses Sara, Elizabeth Gaskell and Margaret Norton
Accession Number17.1695
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDark blue linen, the collar and shoulder straps are worked with red cotton and chain-stitch and French knots. Borders of straight and curving lines and conventional leaves are worked around the collar and on the shoulders. In the corners of the collar and at the neck are symmetrical sprays of flowers and buds.