Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 for Old Car Festival.

Please note that Greenfield Village will close at 3 p.m. on Friday, September 11, but have extended hours until 9 p.m. on Saturday, September 12 for Old Car Festival.

Gown, 1857-1859

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Artifact Overview

Artifact Details

Artifact

Gown

Date Made

1857-1859

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

51.34.110

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Clara Ford Estate.

Material

Wool (Textile)
Silk (Textile)
Cotton (Textile)
Brass (Alloy)

Technique

Hand sewing

Color

Red
Blue
Green
Yellow (Color)
White (Color)
Tan (Color)

Dimensions

Circumference: 30 in (Circumference of bust)
Circumference: 24 in (Circumference of waist)
Length: 55 in (Center back length)

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Gown, 1857-1859