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Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

A morning dress of cotton, printed with blue and green foliate motifs closely packed on a yellow-green background, lined in the bodice with white linen. Center front closure on drawstrings at neckline and below bust; opening extends down to roughly mid abdomen, with a tiny self-fabric button halfway between lower drawstring and bottom of slit. Hem of proper left side of opening becomes a tuck running down to hem. Long, loose sleeves, gathered to armscye; bottom of sleeve curves in for wrist, then out again to cover hand up to knuckle. Hand sewn.

G2026.22.001

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

Linen

1800 - 1805

19th Century

Early 19th Century

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