Bathing Gown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bathing Gown

Entry/Object ID

G89.064

Description

Entirely hand-stitched chemise, nightgown, or an early example of a bathing costume made of heavy handspun / handwoven tow linen Z-singles. 20 ends per inch x 26 points per inch. Rather long, tight tubular sleeves with a little gathering at the top of the arms. Gussets; four gores that go about 2/3 way up. Shallow V-neckline with reinforcing band along the shoulder. Flat frill-like extension around the neckline with a little box pleat at the back. The hem is worked inside, so the frill can stand up around the neck.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1750 - 1780

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American