Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2005.115

Description

Entirely hand-stitched dress made of Delaine wool. Printed with green vine stripe alternating with a brown shaded spot stripe. Smooth bodice. High neckline. Narrow sleeves with double ruched or puffed tops and generous gathering behind elbows to allow motion. Two hooks and placket fit it close to the wrist. Plain skirt pleated into waistline, unlined. Has a pocket.

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

Wool

Color

Green

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1850