Dress
Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
G2025.29.019Description
Girl’s dress of copper colored fine twilled wool. Appears to have been shortened with hem & tuck sewn crudely with same color thread used successfully elsewhere. Front yoke with three diagonal tucks on each side. body is gathered into the yoke on either side of partial front opening with hook closure, shirred waistline in front. Back body is tucked across the back into neckline, released as pleats below waist. Sleeves have double puffs above fitted forearm. Lining floats within the bodice and has bone under each bust. Has been altered at neckline and hem - period alterations made at same time? May have been cut down from adult size to be worn by an older girl. Recycling - cut down from mother’s dress to daughter’s dress, or from older sister to younger?Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Historic Costume