Wrapper Dress

Front

Front

Name/Title

Wrapper Dress

Description

Gray and white wrapper dress. Gray stripes have dark floral pattern on them. Ruffled shoulders and gathered at wrists. Fold over collar. Button closure. One pocket on the side and a strap the same pattern as the rest of the dress around the waist. Commercially made by Freedman Bros.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Dress

Clothing Sex

Female

Size

38

Textile Details

Material

Cotton

Color

Gray, White

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Freedman Bros.

Date made

1880 - 1900

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

City

Gardiner

State/Province

Maine

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Paper Tag

Location

Back of neck

Transcription

"Freedman's Wrapper. Made special for Freedman Bros. Gardiner, Maine"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

151 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good