Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Morning Dress

Entry/Object ID

G2026.22.001

Description

A morning dress of cotton, printed with blue and green foliate motifs closely packed on a yellow-green background, lined in the bodice with white linen. Center front closure on drawstrings at neckline and below bust; opening extends down to roughly mid abdomen, with a tiny self-fabric button halfway between lower drawstring and bottom of slit. Hem of proper left side of opening becomes a tuck running down to hem. Long, loose sleeves, gathered to armscye; bottom of sleeve curves in for wrist, then out again to cover hand up to knuckle. 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

Material

Cotton

Lining

Linen

Made/Created

Date made

1800 - 1805

Time Period

19th Century, Early 19th Century