Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G93.077

Description

Entirely hand-stitched little boy's mourning dress made of black PW probably mohair. Piped armscyes, and piped waist. Smooth bodice. The skirt is pleated toward the center front and the center back. High neckline silk bound. Slightly full sleeves, pleated at the top, retained by 2 rows of chain stitch. Chain stitch makes fake side back seams.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Fabric

Mohair

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1837