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Brocade, cream and pink stripes, with a spray of carnation and smaller flowers on the cream. Long pocket slits, on the underside are eyes with tapes running through them to draw the skirt into a Polonaise. Probably Spitalfields silk of mid 18th century but construction of robe later.
Given by Mrs. Gurney
Method of acquisition: Given (1908-08-16) by Gurney, Mrs
Circa 1770 CE - Circa 1780 CE
Accession number: T.2-1908
Primary reference Number: 197697
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
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Applied Arts
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