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Night-gown of cross-barred cotton muslin

American
About 1848
Object Place: USA

Medium/Technique Cotton muslin
Dimensions 130.5 cm (51 3/8 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Miss Lois Lilley Howe
Accession Number52.567
NOT ON VIEW
ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionHigh round neck with round collar; long, full sleeves with tight cuffs; collar and cuffs edged with embroidery; wide yoke extending over shoulders; buttoned entire way down front; said to be the wedding nightgown of Lois Lilley White (Mrs. Estes Howe) married December 28, 1848.