Dress
Object/Artifact
Entirely hand stitched medium weight white cotton printed with tiny red engraved florets which had yellow coloring. High neck, fairly wide pointed double collar edged with piped self binding, self frill above it. CF opening, no fasteners. Bust darts. Narrow back. Bodice lined with white PW cotton with crossover panels in front. Very long sleeves with gathers at top and back; pairs of self straps around wrist, MOP buttons. Sleeves finished with self binding as on collar. Self belt attached at CB. Apron front skirt, on twill tape drawstring. Cartridge pleats in CB; deep side openings. 3 full skirt panels, no gores. 3/4” hem, 3/4” tuck just above. Seems teen-sized.
G96.088
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1820
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
hand stitched
cotton
high neck
double collar
piping
bust darts
cartridge pleats
Everyday