Day Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Day Dress

Entry/Object ID

2010.015.17

Description

Woman's dress of black wool twill, lined with dark brown cotton. Bound jewel neckline over center front closure with seven buttons (black glass, not original). Two darts on either side of bodice front. Long, curved sleeves. Slightly gored skirt, pleated in the front and gathered in the back.

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

Twill

Material

Wool

Lining

Cotton

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1865 - 1869

Time Period

19th Century, Mid 19th Century

Dimensions

Length

53 in