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Dress

Maroon wool dress inscribed "E.M." and "1852", Mount Lebanon, NY

1830-1854

Object ID:
1980.19281.1
Community:
New York, Mount Lebanon
Makers
Shaker
Description

Handwoven brown wool, plain weave. Bodice and sleeves lined with indigo blue and white printed cotton. Sleeve cuff is lined with brown and black printed cotton. Brown glass domed button closure at cuff. High waisted, straight styling 3" dow from armscye. Double drop apron front. Closed using straight pins.

New York Mount Lebanon

New York Mount Lebanon

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Shaker Museum Dress. https://shakermuseum.us/object/?id=19169. Accessed on April 25, 2024

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Shane Rothe

Curatorial Associate

Shane Rothe (they/them) joined Shaker Museum in July 2023, working with independent curator Maggie Taft on an exhibition for the new museum space in Chatham. Shane is an artist as well as a curator and continues to create in the mediums of painting, sculpture, writing, and performance. Shane holds a BFA from CalArts and an MA in art history and curatorial studies from the University of Chicago.