Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G93.078

Description

Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of silk taffeta, recycled. Moderately pointed bodice, released pleats from the center front waist to shoulders. Braid trim. Tight sleeves with turned-up cuff. The skirt is gathered almost to the center front, attached across the back of the bodice. Faced hem, lined sleeves, and bodice. The center front has bones. 2 tucks near the hem. Back closure.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Color

Olive

Made/Created

Date made

1843 - 1846