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Woman's bed jacket
American
early 20th century
Place of Use: Philadelphia, Pensylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave, wool yarns; glass
Dimensions
Center back: 61 cm (24 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol B. Stevens and Brooks Stamm
Accession Number2009.2282
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionBrown crepe collared bed jacket with 10" slit sleeve openings. Open down center front with small slit pockets. Embellished along the placket, collar (both sides) and lower half, with green yarns in a lattice pattern with two blue glass beads at each cross. Areas of lattice patterning are outlined by a row of blue beads and circular shapes made from wool yarn and glass beads. Interior is lined in blue silk chiffon.
ProvenanceCollection of Ella Spendly McLanahan, PA; 1942, by inheritance to her grandson, Mr. John King McLanahan Stevens, PA; by descent to Stevens' wife, Carol B. Stevens, Hollidaysburg, PA, and Brooks Stevens Stamm, Kenneshaw, GA; gift of Stevens and Stamm to the MFA (Accession date: March 25, 2009)