Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2006.076

Description

Woman's morning or evening dress of white cotton mull, unlined. Bodice is gathered on drawstrings at front of wide neckline, meeting to tie at center; back neckline is also gathered on drawstrings, which act as fastenings for back closure. No fastenings at waist remain. Bodice gathered to waistband at either side of front (softly) and across back piece (tightly). Full, short sleeves set into deep armscye, gathering at back of shoulder; sleeve is finished with a drawstring. Slight train to skirt. 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

Fabric

Muslin

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1805 - 1810