Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Gown, Long

Entry/Object ID

G2003.030

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant’s long gown of heavy cotton. High waist. Wide, straight neckline with drawstring, edged with narrow eyelet embroidered edging. Short sleeves arranged in two puffs, cuffs trimmed to match. Long, plain skirt and bodice gathered into Ayreshire insertion cased waistband. Deep hem finished with matching edging.

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

1825 - 1830