Object Timeline

1999

  • Work on this object ended.

2021

2022

  • We acquired this object.

2025

  • You found it!

Prestige Robe, 20th century

This is a Prestige robe. It was made by Unknown. It is dated 20th century and we acquired it in 2022. Its medium is cotton, silk (lining only). It is a part of the department.

This object was donated by Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner. It is credited Gift of the Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 134.6 × 229.9 cm (53 in. × 7 ft. 6 1/2 in.)

Cite this object as

Prestige Robe, 20th century; Made by Unknown; cotton, silk (lining only); H x W: 134.6 × 229.9 cm (53 in. × 7 ft. 6 1/2 in.); Gift of the Estate of Naomi Whiting Towner; 2022-15-3

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