Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2004.132

Description

Entirely hand-stitched boy’s dress made of white cotton. white, insertion trim. High waisted with a slightly gathered bodice. Inset waistband with lace forming casing for a ribbon. Scoop neck with bound edge and drawstring. Short double-puffed sleeves. Skirt gathered into waistband evenly all around. Lace insertion above deep hem.

Context

Worn by Richard Beardsly Lawrence in 1838

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Male
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Male

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1838