Brown and White Cotton Dress, circa 1800

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Title

Brown and White Cotton Dress, circa 1800

Description

This cotton dress is a great example of the changes (simplified, 'natural' dresses) occurring in women's fashion in the late 18th century to early 19th century. 'Naturalness' in this context refers to the use of lightweight , easily washable materials (like muslin, cotton, linen, poplin, and batiste) for dresses.

Source

The Filson Historical Society Museum Collection

Date

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Language

Identifier

1992.13.1

Coverage

Citation

“Brown and White Cotton Dress, circa 1800,” The Filson Historical Society Digital Projects, accessed April 20, 2024, https://filsonhistorical.omeka.net/items/show/5846.