Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Morning Dress

Entry/Object ID

G97.050

Description

Morning dress of white cotton muslin, lined in the back and sides with white linen. Rounded turn-down collar. Bodice buttons down front with six domed thread buttons; apron-front skirt fastens to lowest button with a thread loop at center point. Back of skirt is gathered to bodice. A thick white cotton cord ending in a tassel is sewn to each side of the apron and runs across the back, held with cord loops; these tie at center front. Very long sleeves, gathered at shoulder, likely intended to be held with bracelets at wrist. 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

Lining

Linen

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1810 - 1817

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century