Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G96.088Description
Entirely hand stitched medium weight white cotton printed with tiny red engraved florets which had yellow coloring. High neck, fairly wide pointed double collar edged with piped self binding, self frill above it. CF opening, no fasteners. Bust darts. Narrow back. Bodice lined with white PW cotton with crossover panels in front. Very long sleeves with gathers at top and back; pairs of self straps around wrist, MOP buttons. Sleeves finished with self binding as on collar. Self belt attached at CB. Apron front skirt, on twill tape drawstring. Cartridge pleats in CB; deep side openings. 3 full skirt panels, no gores. 3/4” hem, 3/4” tuck just above. Seems teen-sized.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionMade/Created
Date made
1820Notes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American