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Collection Record Detail

Object Name

Clerical Gown/Robe

Object Number

1956-05-1

Description

Black silk robe; very full bell sleeves; lined 1/2 way down with linen; very deep hem for rest; shoulder and back yoke very deeply smocked and decorated with fancy black braid; multiple pleats on front and at shoulders; interior tie just below neck; pleats at front continue around collar and are tacked down with line of braid and francy button

Comment

Clerical robe worn by Rev. George Richards who was the pastor of the Litchfield Congregational Church from 1861-1865. Donor is granddaughter of Rev. Richards and daughter of Dickenson Richards