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> Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2008 10:29:37 -0500
> From: "Katy Bishop"
> Subject: Re: [h-cost] 1867 Washington DC Fashion question
> To: "Historical Costume"
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> Yes, the one I saw also screamed cheap 1930s cotton prints. It had a
> very elaborate manufacturers label, with woven print, saying it was a
> George Washington bicentennial dress. It was such a pitiful little
> thing, I wonder if there are any in museum costume collections?
> > ****************************************
The DAR Museum did an exhibition a few years ago on bi-centennial (or colonial
revival?)costumes. Alden O'Brien was curator, I believe, and could probably
provide additional information.
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