Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Morning Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2005.041

Description

Morning dress of fine checked cotton (pink, white, and green stripes crossed with white and blue), lined in the bodice with white cotton. Wide, shallow neckline, gathered in back, and bound in checked cotton. Center back closure, fastening down lining with four mother of pearl buttons (replaced) and outwardly with a mother of pearl button at back of neck and two hooks and eyes in inset waistband. Bodice is cut on the bias in front and gathered at front and back waist. Full elbow-length sleeves are tightly gathered to armscye. Skirt is tightly gathered across back and has two tucks above hem. Hand sewn.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Fabric Pattern Name

Check

Lining

Cotton

Made/Created

Date made

1825 - 1830

Notes

User Age: Youth Gender: Female