2-piece morning dress made of a brown plaid cotton; machine stitched (home); a) Mother of pearl buttons down front of jacket which has high neck with narrow band collar; long fairly close-fitting sleeves. Fitted in front with pairs of long darts. Flares widely over the hips.b) Gathered skirt full for bustle in back; deep ruffle around bottom of skirt. Back closure.
Collection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Made/Created
Date made
1880
Notes
User Age: Adult
Gender: Female
Ethnography
Culture/Tribe
American
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Day dress, Morning dress, Woman, Female, cotton, machine stitched, mother of pearl