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Woman's blouse
Worn by: Helen Spendley McLanahan (American, 1894–1979)
American
Late 19th to early 20th century
Place of Use: Philadelphia, Pensylvania, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave; linen; mother of pearl
Dimensions
Center front: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Carol B. Stevens and Brooks Stamm
Accession Number2009.2278
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionLight green sheer blouse trimmed with lace at collar, shoulders and cuffs. Vertical rows of tucks sewn down along center front end at a drawstring waistband which ties in the center back. Twelve mother of pearl buttons on either side of tucks. 3/4 length sleeves also have tuck detailing. Seven buttons down the center back with a covered placket. Two white woven labels with blue lettering are sewn vertically into the center back, below the drawstring, read: "Helen L. McLanahan."
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)