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

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

"… 2020, the MHS collection includes no examples of 1820s colored cotton, plain or plaid gowns with the slightly flared, heavily embellished skirts…"

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White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828

Historic Clothing Collection - White cotton dress with gigot sleeves, Portland, ca. 1828 - Page 1 of 2

"… Society Description By the mid-1820s, significant fashion features included lowered waists, widened skirts, and enlarged sleeves."