Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.062

Description

Entirely hand-stitched girl's dress made of wool challis. The design consists of a green background with a floral design--neatly spaced lavender and red flowers alternated with fine grid segments. Thick red waistband with a paisley-esque design; also seen on the short flaring sleeves ends. Pleated bodice. Full pleated skirt. The back has a buttoned opening.

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

Fabric

Challis

Color

Green, Red

Made/Created

Date made

1855 - 1860