Collection Highlights
Ki On Twog Ky (also known as Cornplanter ), 1732/40-1836
1796
1867.314
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Chemise dress (tea gown)
Object name
Chemise dress (tea gown)
Date
1850-1900
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 51 x 25 in. ( 129.5 x 63.5 cm )
Description
Sleeveless white cotton chemise dress (tea gown) with a round neckline; fitted bodice with a high waist; bands of openwork, daisy pattern, in the shape of a V with three cross bands on the front of the bodice, two bands down the back of the bodice; ankle length skirt with two ruffles decorated with openwork in a leaf pattern.
Object Number
Z.1206
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.