Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2011.025abcDescription
Machine-stitched asymmetrical three piece dress made of printed cotton with a black linear grid pattern. Basque (a)- asymmetrical bodice opens across the lower front. The opening, edge, cuffs, tails and hem is banded with brown bias cotton; fairly narrow sleeves with modest faux military pointed cuffs. Pleated military coat tail effect in back. Flat 2 hole pearl buttons down asymmetrical front and used as trims. The front has no shaping darts or seams, suggesting this was for a large body or maternity use. Skirt (b) - skirt with a waistband that buttons in the back (buttons missing). Gored, smooth across the front and tightly gathered across the back. The hem is finished with a brown wool braid, and a flounce set around the bottom; edged with brown. Fancy pocket low on proper right side. Overskirt (c) - overskirt gathered on a drawstring made of a torn strip of self fabric. Fabric pleated into the lower side seams to create a simple drape. There may have been a tie or tape attached to the seam allowances of the 2 back seams, 14" from the waist, to retain the drapery toward the rear. Hem is banded in brown. Everywoman dress for the morning, maybe made from a paper pattern even. Little bit of homemade awkwardness to it.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female, Dress
Historic Costume