Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.063

Description

Girl’s dress made of wool or cotton plain weave gauze with solid horizontal bands. The pattern consists of a tan background with block printed of branches that crudely suggest chine patterns in black, aqua, mustard, and coral. Short straight yoke with shallow scoop neckline in both front and back. Short flaring sleeves with deep tuck partway down. Bodice gathered into the yoke and the full skirt gathers into a narrow waistband. The center back opens with no fasteners. Narrow flat lace edging on neck and sleeve ends.

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

Cotton, Wool

Color

Tan

Made/Created

Date made

1845 - 1850