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)
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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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