Gown, Dressing Maternity
Name/Title
Gown, Dressing MaternityEntry/Object ID
G2001.033Description
The styling suggests it is a maternity garment. Entirely hand stitched golden tan thin silk —recycled (stitch marks remain, and it is pieced). Completely lined with browned lavender printed cotton. Long, narrow sleeves with slightly flared jockeys edged with pale green figured silk ribbon. Cuffs also finished with same ribbon. Self covered buttons of graduated size down the full length front opening, with corresponding buttonholes. Front has no waist; center back skirt is gathered onto bodice below a double casing for interior drawstrings (red cotton tapes). Proper left bodice underarm was fit with two top-stitched vertical tucks releasing fullness at waist level, one like it on the other side with the remains of stitching for the second tuck; the sleeves fit this armscye correctly. Standing collar closed with a hook and loopCollection
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume CollectionCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume