Morning Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Morning dress of white cotton dimity, lined around armscye with white linen. Neckline has been turned into a shallow V through an inexpert tuck taken at top of center front seam. Fastens behind with two buttons at center back and two self-fabric ties that run through parallel channels at high waist and come to tie at center front. Front bodice is slightly darted to fit; back bodice is made with body gathered tightly to yoke. Long, straight sleeves gathered at top of sleeve head. Tuck runs around skirt just above hem. Hand sewn.
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Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Dimity
Cotton
Linen
White
1810 - 1815
19th Century
Early 19th Century