Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2022.04.008

Description

Entirely hand-stitched infant frock of PW cotton in a lightweight - semi-sheer but not quite muslin. Drop waist with flounced hem. The hem is edged with hand-crocheted circles, as are the high round neckline opening and wrist cuffs. Drop-waist is also bordered with more hand-crocheted eyelet work. Verticle tucks are sewn into place on either side of the front and back bodice. Buttons down back but all buttons are missing.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Infant
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Chemise

Clothing Sex

Unisex

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1910

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Schneck, Harry

Person or Organization

Hussong, Helen

Person or Organization

Clark, Sylvia