Dress

Object/Artifact

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Saco Museum

Name/Title

Dress

Entry/Object ID

2011.9.5

Description

Cotton brown floral print day dress in two pieces. The bodice opens down the front with gathers at the center which are hand sewn; the back of the bodice is also gathered at the waist. The brown cotton lining is fastened with hooks and eyes. Long sleeves are gathered full at the top and narrow at the wrist. Black lace collar may not be original. Self fabric belt for the waistline. Bodice and skirt have hanging loops sewn inside. Probably made at home.

Made/Created

Date made

1890 - 1900

Dimensions

Length

57-3/4 in

Material

Cotton