Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G96.101

Description

Entirely hand stitched printed cotton dress; machine ground lattice on ‘rainbow’ yellow/violet. Multicolored florets overprinted. High waist, waistband to which gauffered bodice and skirt are attached. Drawstrings front and back; CB opening, shoulder strap. Longish skirt with 1.5” tuck. Narrow hem. Short, slightly puffed sleeves with self-frills. MOP button on one shoulder; each sleeve has attached underneath the button, one end of a silk thread loop to draw up the sleeve when the loop is hooked over the button. Toddler size.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Youth
Historic Costume

Made/Created

Date made

1845