Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2025.29.015a-b

Description

Two piece dress, cream colored wool & cotton challis with dainty printed design of floral sprigs. Trimmed with bands of olive green velveteen at hem, waistband, cuffs, and neckline. a.) Fitted bodice opening up front with fullness and ruching at neckline. Long moderate leg o' mutton sleeves. No collar, implying a separate stand up collar of lace or similar material. b.) Floor length gored skirt with pleated fullness at back. 1896-1898, based on shape of sleeves in combination with tight fitting torso with points, straight cuffs, sweeping skirt Very good; bones have been removed from bodice

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Made/Created

Date made

1896 - 1898