Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G87.114Description
Dress made of very fine challis - wool / silk blend. White printed with oak leaf sprigs. Pale blue silk piping. Huge Gigot sleeves. V-shaped waistline with bretelles. Central panel down skirt front with self rosettes every 7-8”. Rare example of toby printing- probably hand block printed on English challis.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
ChallisLining
SilkColor
WhiteMade/Created
Date made
1837Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American