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Habit, Riding

Object Name:
Habit, Riding
Object ID:
1965.011.14
Date:
circa 1880
Description:
Riding Habit of Sarah Cheney. Green wool broadcloth. Twill satin lining, braid in bodice, trim.
Dark glazed cotton-skirt label-"L. P. Hollander & Co. Boston". Label also on skirt band. Heavy twill waistband. Made for Mrs. Person Colby Cheney, wife of Person Colby Cheney, Governor of New Hampshire 1875-1877; U. S. Senator 1886-1887.
Material:
Textile
Wool
Satin
Cotton
Provenance:
Part of a collection of clothing worn by Sarah White Cheney, wife of Person C. Cheney. Donated by their granddaughters, Agnes C. Broughton and Sarah C. Woodworth.
Credit Line:
Gift of Agnes C. Broughton and Sarah C. Woodworth
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