Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Morning Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2025.29.003

Description

One piece morning dress of black with orange floral print. Cut on princess lines with fitted bodice and high round neckline (collar missing?). Simple, cut on curved lines, long sleeves. Simple, floor-length skirt buttoning from hem to neck; seaming at bodice back becomes wide pleats front waist to hem. Skirt has slight train. Black velvet banding on cuffs, hem, pocket, and down entire front length of gown, and bows at neck back, front and pocket. Possibly worn over bustle.

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

1875