Suit, Union

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Suit, Union

Entry/Object ID

G2005.064

Description

Entirely hand-stitched child’s sleeper or union suit made of cotton jean with brushed interior. High round neckline trimmed with sturdy lace, as are the sleeve ends. Sleeves are cut in two pieces, coat-style, not tubular. Center back opening with white China buttons above drop seat. No waist in front, suggesting either a later date or confirming that it is nightwear, not worn under a waisted garment.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Youth
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1900

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American