Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Dress made of printed wool. Rounded necklin. The wool is patterned of narrow brown stripes alternating with broad brown stripes which include rows of green circles. Long sleeves display green insets possibly added to enlarge the wrist openings. Hooks and eyes closure on the bodice area.
2002.067.1
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Wool
Green
Brown
1855 - 1865
50 in
Length given is approximate measurement from shoulder to hem.
This dress (2002.067.1) has a short over-jacket (2002.067.1.2) with puffed sleeves and lacey fringe at the openings. Similar fringe decorates the neckline of the jacket.