Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G90.208

Description

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s dress made of white windowpane self-checked cotton. Released gathers are retained by rows of stitches at the lower bodice front; straight sleeves with 4 tucks and traces of narrow lace. Deep hem, 1 deep tuck in the skirt. Piped seams that make a pointed waist in front. Wide neckline with narrow lace edge; back hook / eye closure. 3 bone channels.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Dress
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1845