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Zilpah Longfellow's detailed silk gown, Portland, ca. 1822

Historic Clothing Collection - 1800-1830 - Page 2 of 2

"… woven striped pink (now faded) silk dress with a spencer-like (jacket) bodice, an apron front skirt, and sets of flaring double pleats at the back."

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French-inspired silk coat, ca. 1800

Historic Clothing Collection - Outerwear 1800-1830

"… set very high at the back; a Longfellow family spencer or short jacket; a mid-calf length brownish green wadded cloak, pink silk lined with pink…"