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1953

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2018

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Underdress

This is a Underdress. It is dated ca. 1827 and we acquired it in 1953. Its medium is cotton, linen and its technique is embroidered. It is a part of the Textiles department.

It is credited Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund.

Its dimensions are

H x diam. (Height of Center back; Waist circumference): 132.1 × 68.6 cm (52 × 27 in.)

Cite this object as

Underdress; cotton, linen; H x diam. (Height of Center back; Waist circumference): 132.1 × 68.6 cm (52 × 27 in.); Museum purchase from Au Panier Fleuri Fund; 1953-205-3-b

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