Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.058

Description

Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress made of fine, thin cotton madras or gingham. Plaid has shades of brown, tan, white, and sky blue. All cut on bias. Smooth, straight, wide bodice with dropped waist, and very short skirt with a deep hem. Short, slightly flared sleeves. Wide scoop neckline. Fastens in the back with 4 MOP buttons. Bodice and sleeves lined with heavy white cotton. Basting remains in place at the waist.

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

Cotton, Gingham

Color

Blue

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1855