Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
95.14.001 AB
Accession#:
95.14
Credit Line:
Donated by Norma Irene Nichols.
Object Name:
Robe
Title:
Hand Quilted Patchwork Robe
Artist — Creator:
Novatney, Dorothy
Date:
1940
Description:
A — Full length lady's crazy quilt robe made of variety of fabrics of various sizes, shapes and colors. Edged and secured with feather stitching in several colors. Lined with red and black plaid cotton fabric, Sleeves, neck and front opening bound with silk bias tape, dark green color. No binding on bottom hem. One large brown button at waist held by green bias tape loop. Robe is heavy due to size and fabrics. Inside plaid lining is tied at waist with fabric strip.
B — Original grey binding from lower edge.
B — Original grey binding from lower edge.
Notes:
Donor apparently acquired & preserved robe originally owned & worn by former Juneau resident / educator Dorothy Novatney.
Search Terms:
Clothing
Personal Belonging
Home Life
Textile
Personal Belonging
Home Life
Textile
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