Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
2025.02.002Description
Silk daydress with long sleeves, high round neckline, and full skirt with volume toward back. Long sleeves are full and "coat" - cut with curve, terminating in small faux-cuff of turn up fabric. CF closure of buttons covered in black velvet. One button has fallen off but is present with the dress. Bodice is lined with plain weave brown cotton and has stays across interior of waist. Underarms have tide lines. Skirt is full with big boxed pleats, lined with brown glazed cotton. Bottom hem has 6" wide strips of horsehair canvas, with hem bound with black twill tape. CF closure under bodice of buttons. Deep pocket of glazed cotton bag on right side. Dress fabric is a black and bronze/brown brocade featuring vertical black stripes with brown stripes in between, featuring black floral bouquets of roses, rose leaves, and parlor palm branches. Some wear to frabic above hem, and tide lines under arms.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Historic Costume, Adult
Adult, Adult, Female