Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

G91.042

Description

Dress of white cotton muslin, unlined. Deep, rounded neckline with very narrow tape drawstring running through front and tying at center; similar drawstring at back of neck. Front of bodice is heavily gathered to skirt at raised waistline while back is more fitted, and held closed with self-fabric ties attached at side-back seams. Skirt has two horizontal tucks above hem. Very full sleeves set into deep armscyes, gathering on drawstrings to form soft, large puffs. Hand sewn. May have been worn for day/morning or evening dress.

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

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female