Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G90.238

Description

Entirely hand-stitched child’s dress made of cotton. The print consists of a creamy white background with tiny black and red spots all over. Inset piped waistband. The bodice slightly gathers toward the center front at both the top and the bottom. Piped and bound neckline. Short flat raglan sleeves edged with pointy Ayrshire trim. Moderately gathered skirt hemmed to the facing. Back hook for closure.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Youth
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