Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Morning Dress

Entry/Object ID

2024.33.002

Description

Morning dress of white cotton dimity, lined around armscye with white linen. Neckline has been turned into a shallow V through an inexpert tuck taken at top of center front seam. Fastens behind with two buttons at center back and two self-fabric ties that run through parallel channels at high waist and come to tie at center front. Front bodice is slightly darted to fit; back bodice is made with body gathered tightly to yoke. Long, straight sleeves gathered at top of sleeve head. Tuck runs around skirt just above hem. Hand sewn.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Dimity

Material

Cotton

Lining

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1815

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century