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Morning Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Morning dress of white cotton muslin, unlined except for shoulder straps (which are lined in the same muslin), with somewhat low waistline for the period. Wide neckline, holding a drawstring of cotton cord; bodice fitted with two darts on either side and light gathering in the center. Back of waistline also has a drawstring of the same cotton cord. Skirt is slightly gathered at center front and more heavily gathered in back, and trimmed with twelve horizontal tucks above a deep hem. Long, straight sleeves. Hand sewn.

G86.011

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Muslin

Cotton

White

1817 - 1823

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