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Tea gown
Possibly made by: Belle, Bryce, Gemmel
American
1904
Place of Creation: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Silk compound weave, silk plain weave, lace and silk ribbon trim, metal hooks and eyes
Dimensions
Center front: 134 cm (52 3/4 in.)
Center back: 157.5 cm (62 in.)
Center back: 157.5 cm (62 in.)
Credit Line
Gift in memory of Mrs. Horatio Appleton Lamb
Accession Number52.1168
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionTea gown of cream colored satin in woven floral pattern with blue, pink, red, and yellow and green sprigs; hooked center front closure, boned bodice, fullness in back arranged in deep pleat hanging free from shoulder line, three quarter length sleeves of fluted white chiffon with lace trim and white silk ribbon bows with red, purple, and blue floral sprigs; fluted white chiffon ruffles down center front and around neck; printed on petersham inside bodice: Belle Bryce Gemmel, Boston
InscriptionsPrinted on petersham inside bodice: Belle Bryce Gemmel, Boston