Patriotic Dress, circa 1900
THF810384 / Patriotic Dress, circa 1900
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Artifact Overview
Wearing clothing and accessories with flag motifs often represents a person's sense of patriotism. Dresses like this one were worn in the 1890s and 1900s as costumes for parades, parties, or patriotic holidays; this practice was especially popular during and immediately after the Spanish-American War as Americans tried to show support for the military.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dress (Garment)
Date Made
circa 1900
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in The Gallery by GM
Object ID
2017.84.1150
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of American Textile History Museum.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Color
Red
White (Color)
Blue
Dimensions
Height: 47 in (Center back to hem)
Width: 15 in (Shoulder to shoulder)
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