Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G95.055abDescription
Entirely hand-stitched 2-piece dress made of silk. Changeable pink / tan with green brocade windowpane ‘checks’ are printed on the fabric. Bodice (a) - slightly pointed waist. Back opening. Forearm-length pagoda sleeves retaining flared embroidered muslin undersleeves. Lined with glazed cotton. No bones. No trims. Curved edges on sleeves. The front fabric is loosely gathered over the bust and stitched in the center front at the waist. Pinholes from brooch at the neckline. The silk seems to be recycled, and the side seams and lining bust darts were let out and neatly finished in period. Skirt (b) - lined with glazed cotton; same as bodice. The skirt was probably re-done - neatly cartridge pleated onto the brown cotton waistband, no fasteners. Hem let down and edged with braid. The skirt consists of 4 full panels, not a wide skirt.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
SilkLining
Glazed CottonColor
Pink, TanMade/Created
Date made
1850Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American