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Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Morning dress of white cotton muslin, lined in the back and sides with white linen. Rounded turn-down collar. Bodice buttons down front with six domed thread buttons; apron-front skirt fastens to lowest button with a thread loop at center point. Back of skirt is gathered to bodice. A thick white cotton cord ending in a tassel is sewn to each side of the apron and runs across the back, held with cord loops; these tie at center front. Very long sleeves, gathered at shoulder, likely intended to be held with bracelets at wrist. Hand sewn.

G97.050

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Muslin

Cotton

Linen

White

1810 - 1817

19th Century

Early 19th Century

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