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Gown, Dressing

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched white dimity morning dress. Besides front and back there are side back panels , side gores installed backwards! Long, slightly full sleeves, set well into back with fullness toward back; slightly flared at wrist. No waist in front, open to knees. Upper opening curved to suggest a surplice opening. Collar on stand. Fairly high waist, self tie attached in CB where it is edged with frills; uneven shaped ends suggesting use of scraps to complete job. Collar, sleeve ends, proper right opening to hem all edged with doubled, plain calico frill. No fasteners apart from ties. Bodice lined with white cotton. Nicely made. A great deal of piecing inside collar stand; ties are not symmetrical, apparently cut from scraps.

G2002.137

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1800 - 1820

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

dressing gown

morning dress

hand stitched

dimity

Pennsylvania

United States of America

North America

Everyday

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