Skirt/Overskirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Skirt/Overskirt

Entry/Object ID

G97.142

Description

Entirely hand-stitched overskirt made of sheer muslin. Smooth across front and gathered closely in back. High in front, long in back. 3” hem all around, embroidered in white cotton with floral spray design. Waistband with back opening, button closure. Skirt is off-grain, curving upward in the center front, indicating that it was recycled from a standard skirt perhaps dating around 1850 or earlier.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Skirt

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Muslin

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870