Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2004.131.24

Description

White cotton child's dress with short sleeves and a squared neckline. The yoke and sleeves are accented by angled tucked rows and bands of openwork and embroidered lace, with the lace edging of the sleeves having a pointed shape. The waist has been cartridge pleated and the lower half of the skirt features alternating bands of angled tucked rows and bands of the openwork embroidered lace, with the bottom hem having the same points as the sleeves. The skirt is slightly longer in the back. There is a small cloth covered button on the back neck, along with a tie, and a hook / eye closure at the waist.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Child, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1850 - 1870

Place

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Dimensions

Height

20 in

Width

10 in