Wrapper of blue and platinum plaid silk lined in blue cambric
- Title
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Wrapper of blue and platinum plaid silk lined in blue cambric
- LC Subject
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main garments
- Description
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a) Wrapper of blue and platinum plaid silk lined in blue cambric; round neckline; button front closure (buttons are missing); 3/4 length sleeves; bodice is gently fitted; full length skirt is wide and has enough back fabric to accommodate a bustle; concealed right pocket. b) Belt of navy blue velvet backed on silk plaid; velvet bow at center-front; concealed hook and eye closure at center-front. c) Fabric piece of self-plaid silk.
- Provenance
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Source of acquisition: OSU Speech
- Motif
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Plaid; Stripes
- Work Type
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dressing gowns
- Location
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United States
Europe >> Earth
- Date
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1870/1879
- Identifier
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1985.005.004
- Rights
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In Copyright
- License
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Creative Commons: Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
- Type
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Image
- Format
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image/tiff
- Material
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Silk; Cambric
- Technique
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Wrapper; Dressing gown; Bustle
- Set
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Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
- Primary Set
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Historic and Cultural Textile and Apparel Collection
- Institution
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Oregon State University
- Note
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Wrappers were worn in the morning to have breakfast and attend to morning activities in the home. A lady could have visits from family members or close friends while wearing her wrapper, as it might take a long time for her to change. Wrappers were often designed to accommodate a wide skirt and bustle. Information from Lady Godey's magazine. DLF 2016.