Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2024.08.005

Description

Cotton print dress entirely hand-stitched. For a small child, but too large for a toddler. Fabric is a cotton print of tan circles with brown stripes across circle. Gathered bodice attached to square neckline and shoulder straps. Short sleeves, lined with natural cotton, with piping between sleeve and shoulder. Two rows or gathered flounced fabric trimming sleeve. Waistband of self fabric, with skirt with one large tuck halfway down. Generous hem. CB closure of 5 buttons. Skirt and bodice unlined.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Dress
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Made/Created

Date made

1848 - 1855