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Slip
Slip

Slip

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mary Frances Pope American, 1921 - 1996
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1920-1935
MediumHand-stitched silk with cotton filet lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top x hem diameter): 44 x 16 1/4 x 51in. (111.8 x 41.3 x 129.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of George W. Cheney III, Katherine Cheney Chappell, and Mary Cheney Nelson
DescriptionWoman's slip of ecru silk satin. The slip is constructed of a length of silk, sewn into a tube so that the selvages provide the finish on the top and bottom edges. Deep knife pleats are taken on each side. The top is edged with a 2 3/4-inch-wide band of filet lace in a rose pattern. A rectangular panel of this lace is set at center front. Silk ribbons are used for the shoulder straps. Horizontal darts are taken from the side seams to fit the bust.
Object number1997.108.43
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Subject Terms
    On View
    Not on view
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