Blue and Cream Cotton Dress
Title
Blue and Cream Cotton Dress
Description
Blue and cream cotton printed dress with fringed sleeves and smocking at waist.
Creator
Unknown designer
Date
1840-1849
Contributor
Gift from Elizabeth S. Brown
Identifier
HCC_FA_2018-2215
Coverage
Unknown
Extent
Bust: 34" Waist: 22"
Curator Notes
Good condition. Left side of bodice near collar shows evidence of damage and subsequent repair. Gown would have been worn with petticoats to create a bell shaped skirt. Petticoats not available during photography.
Textile
Cotton Lawn, Cotton Twill, and Silk
Photographer
Shane Patrick Qureshi
Curator
Laura Winslow
Accession Number
2012.45.580
Collection
Tags
1840, 1840’s, 1840s, Blue, Cotton, Cotton Lawn, Cotton Print, Cotton Twill, Cream, Dress, Silk, Women's dress, Womens
Citation
Unknown designer, “Blue and Cream Cotton Dress,” HCC Fashion Archive, accessed July 16, 2025, https://hccfashion.omeka.net/items/show/214.