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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.

2024.33.002

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Dimity

Cotton

Linen

White

1810 - 1815

19th Century

Early 19th Century

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