Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Gown, Long

Entry/Object ID

G98.025

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant’s long gown made of thin white cotton. Ayrshire embroidery on the bodice, robings, sleeves, and the center front skirt panel. Needle lace fillings and drawn thread work. High set-in waistband, short tubular sleeves with turnback cuffs. Drawstring neckline and waist.

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

1855