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Day Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Two-piece day dress of dark brown silk taffeta, lined in the bodice with brown cotton twill. Standing collar above center front buttoning closure. Proper right bodice is cut with pleated drape from shoulder to center of chest, mirrored with wide band of passementerie in light and dark brown cotton on proper left. Long, curved sleeves with lace frill at wrist. Foundation skirt has self-fabric pleated ruffle around hem; two drapes hang over each side of foundation, split over proper left leg in front and at center of back. Machine sewn.

2025.29.030a-b

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Taffeta

Silk

Cotton

Brown

1883 - 1887

19th Century

Late 19th Century

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