Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

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Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2002.067.1

Description

Dress made of printed wool. Rounded necklin. The wool is patterned of narrow brown stripes alternating with broad brown stripes which include rows of green circles. Long sleeves display green insets possibly added to enlarge the wrist openings. Hooks and eyes closure on the bodice area.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Wool

Color

Green, Brown

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1865

Dimensions

Length

50 in

Dimension Notes

Length given is approximate measurement from shoulder to hem.

Relationships

Related Publications

Notes

This dress (2002.067.1) has a short over-jacket (2002.067.1.2) with puffed sleeves and lacey fringe at the openings. Similar fringe decorates the neckline of the jacket.