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This rich blue damask has seen a long history of use, possibly by the same person or several generations. First made in the 1750s with robings and a stomacher, it was later remade by lengthen at the waist and converting it to close the center front. Remaking was extremely common in the 18th and 19th century.
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Details
- Title: Gown
- Date Created: 1750-1789
- Location Created: America
- Physical Dimensions: Chest: 46 inches Waist: 44 inches Overall Center Front Length: 54 inches long Fabric Width: 21 inches
- Type: Gown
- Rights: The Colonial Williamsburg Foundation. Gift of The Valentine Museum, Richmond, VA.
- External Link: Learn more about this object at Colonial Williamsburg's emuseum
- Medium: Silk, linen
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