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Accession Number 1985.8.1 Title dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type dress Creator Charley, Elizabeth Date Made ca. 1965 Place Made North America: Saint Lucia, Micoud ? Culture Central American Cultural Region Central American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; woven, plain; printed Measurements overall: 168 cm Description

A woman's traditional douillette with 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…

A woman's traditional douillette with 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 curved cuff-like trim. A half belt is sewn at either side and ties at front. The douillette is long and has eight gores in the skirt. The back waistline area is shirred. Floral print fabric in purple and brown on a white ground; hem is line.

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