Jacket, Maternity

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Jacket, Maternity

Entry/Object ID

G2005.133

Description

Morning jacket made of fine ivory merino wool. Pointed collar. Long, narrow sleeves with deep turnback cuffs. Straight hip-level hem. One hook fastener at the neck. Shaped to accommodate a moderate bustle. Lined with white silk. The cuffs, collar, hem, and opening have embroidered borders of rosebuds and forget-me-nots executed in colored silk chenille thread. Since this one is not fitted and has no buttons or hooks except at the neck, it is speculated it was a maternity garment.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Jacket

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Wool

Lining

Silk

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1880 - 1882

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Maternity