Morning Dress, 1780-1795

THF29521 / Morning Dress, 1780-1795
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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gown

Date Made

1780-1795

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

35.596.17

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Cotton (Textile)
Madder (Colorant)
Mordant (Surface preparation material)

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Brown
Tan (Color)
Blue
Red
Pink (Color)
Yellow (Color)
Ivory (Color)

Dimensions

Circumference: 56 in (Circumference of bust)
Circumference: 54 in (Circumference of waist)
Length: 51.5 in (Center back length)

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