Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G94.054

Description

Entirely hand-stitched dress made of printed sheer white windowpane muslin. The print consists of small light brown motifs. The skirt is unlined. Self hem. Right pocket. The bodice is gathered at the waist the center front and the center back. The bodice lining extends from the waist to just above the bust. The center front opening with hooks and eyes on the lining; not on the fabric. Mid forearm length bell sleeves edged with self-ruching. Piped neckline, waistline, and armscye.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Muslin

Color

White, Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1855

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American