Gown, Tea

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Gown, Tea

Entry/Object ID

2023.24.002

Description

Lady's tea gown made of either bronze printed silk faille or twill fabric. Light blue scrolling sprigs decorate the silk. Center front cross-over closure, with bodice portion of gown supported with stays across seams. Black dotted-Swiss overlay on skirt. Bodice is embroidered with black beading (speculated to be jet). Beading extended into applique at elbow, neckline, and hanging from black dotted-Swiss netting. Sleeves and skirt have portions that are a dusty magenta colored silk taffeta. Small train in back. Sleeves are very loose and have a slight puff at cap.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Gown

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Silk

Material

Taffeta

Color

Brown, Blue, Black

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900