Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.131

Description

Entirely hand-stitched boy’s dress made of fine white cotton. High-waisted; bodice has a V design of lace insertion alternating with embroidered insertion (same as G2004.130). The Inset waistband is made of embroidered insertion forming a casing for a ribbon, but there are fine tape ties stitched to the opening. Scoop neck with bound edge and drawstring. Short sleeves with two long pointed flaps to be turned back and secured with basting or pins. Skirt gathered into waistband evenly all around. Lace insertion above the deep hem. Long skirt.

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

Made/Created

Date made

1838

Relationships

Related Events

Event

Everyday