Morning Dress
Name/Title
Morning DressEntry/Object ID
G97.049Description
Morning dress of very light lavender silk crepe, lined in the bodice with white cotton. Wide but shallow neckline, bound and piped with crepe. Center back closure with nine hooks and eyes. Front of bodice is fitted with a single dart on either side; whole bodice is pieced in silk layer just above waistline. Waist seam has a linen tape added to it for strength. Side back seams piped, as are armscyes and shoulder seams. Overlong sleeves are gathered to armscye and pieced at wrist. Skirt is gathered to waistline and has three tucks just above hem. Hand sewn.Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
CrepeMaterial
SilkLining
CottonColor
Purple, GrayMade/Created
Date made
1820 - 1825Time Period
19th Century, Early 19th CenturyNotes
User Age: Adult Gender: FemaleEthnography
Culture/Tribe
American