Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2006.113Description
Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of double pink cotton print. Wide neckline with slightly unusual shallow yoke-band extending into a point at the outer shoulder. Wide set in the waistband. Bodice gathered into yoke and waistband. Very full skirt with 2 deep tucks above 1.25” hem. Back opening 2 hooks and eyes at yoke and 2 at waist. Short, wide sleeves formed of a crescent shape whose pointed ends come together to overlap a bit at the top of the shoulder.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
CottonColor
PinkMade/Created
Date made
1855 - 1860Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American