Digital Collections

Dress

Object/Artifact

Light delaine wool block print; fuschias and vines in vertical bands. Gathered piece over bodice, edged with aqua (once green) silk fringe; straight sleeves (later enlarged) with later flared cuff effect. Full skirt slightly longer in back. Skirt interlined with tarlatan. Deep bodice point. Partial front opening for nursing

G91.102

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1845

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

nursing

maternity

delaine

block print

fringe

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