Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Gown, Long

Entry/Object ID

G97.048

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant dress made of white cotton. Very high bodice; slightly scooped neckline. Shoulder ‘straps,’ short straight sleeves. Long skirt. The dress opens down the back. Fine linen drawstrings in the neckline front and back. Wide linen PW tape drawstrings in the back waist. Embroidered with cotton in a satin stitch and French knots creating a floral nosegay on the sleeves, bodice, and deep hem border.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1800