Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G87.163

Description

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s dress made of fine white cotton. 2 bands of Valenciennes lace insertion in the bodice, and 3 above hem of skirt. Neckline edged with the same lace. Short gigot sleeves with lace bands and edging on narrow cuffs. Waistline bodice gathers centered at the center front. Skirt is whipped to lace waistband.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840