Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.010

Description

Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of cylinder printed cotton. The pattern consists of a rainbow stripe of red and brown crossed with widely spaced, narrow red stripes. Bulging, short puffed sleeves; the fullness at the top is controlled by rows of shirring all around. Wide, bound neckline. Set-in waistband. Long skirt. Unlined. Hem faced with light blue milled cylinder print. Back opening with hook closure on neck and waist.

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

Tan, Red

Made/Created

Date made

1835 - 1840