Name/Title

dress

Entry/Object ID

G2007.065

Description

a) Entirely hand stitched dress made of lapis-printed calico. Very large upper sleeves and long, narrow lower sleeves requiring much pushing up on the arm; self covered buttons at wrist. Somewhat high, round waist with Apron front with front opening bodice with both edges piped; wide shallow neckline; moderately full skirt with fairly smooth front. Pleated panels forming a chevron over the bodice. Tapes inside waist back to secure dress; no ties for sleeve puffs. Deep hem facing of white calico. b) self belt.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Lexicon

Search Terms

hand stitched, dress, calico, apron front, pleated panels, chevron