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Woman's Grecian pageant costume

American
about 1900
Object Place: Massachusetts, United States

Medium/Technique Wool plain weave stenciled with metallic pigments
Dimensions Center back (overdress) 51 1/2 in. (130.8 cm)
Credit Line Gift of Mrs. Edward L. Stone
Accession Number2000.970.1-2
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionTunic and underdress of fine white wool plain weave. Sleeveless underdress, gathered at the neck, stencilled border along hem; tunic of pleated wool, shorter at center front and center back with graduated pleats on either side, stencilled-leaf design along hem, palmettes at center front and back. Worn by Aimée Rotch Sargent during Grecian-inspired tableau.
ProvenanceGiven by Aimee and Rosamond Lamb to Mrs. Edward L. Stone between 1980 and 1985; Gift to the MFA, September 20, 2000