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Accession Number 1985.8.2 Title douillette by Philomen Taliam Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Creator Taliam, Philomen Date Made ca. 1972 Place Made North America: Saint Lucia, Micoud ? Culture Central American Cultural Region Central American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; woven, plain Measurements overall: 150 cm Description

A woman's traditional douillette of printed cotton (polkadots with flowers) with a CF button opening. Bodice area has two pieces of thin cotton fabric that tie closed to act as a supportive undergarment. The bodice…

A woman's traditional douillette of printed cotton (polkadots with flowers) with a CF button opening. Bodice area has two pieces of thin cotton fabric that tie closed to act as a supportive undergarment. The bodice top area is shirred. Long sleeves have a wide band cuff. A half belt is sewn at either side and ties at the front. The douillette is long and has eight gore skirt. The back waistline area is shirred. One pocket each side. Bodice lined in the back, hem is lined;

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