Part of the Morris Museum's collection, this gown was worn to the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln.

The costume collection is comprised of 19th century American clothing and accessories for men, women and children with a corresponding collection of international costumes. The museum’s textile collection parallels the costume collection with both American and international examples.

American textiles are represented by a large selection of Amish quilts, coverlets and samplers with regional origins, and lace. International holdings include Kuba Velvets from Africa, Mexican and European weaving and embroidery, and woven silk panels from China.

The Morris Museum’s extensive costume collection contains clothing and accessories dating as early as the mid- to late 1700s and as recently as the latest fashions designed by Pucci and House of Scaasi. Many pieces have historical significance, such as a striking gown worn to an inaugural ceremony for Abraham Lincoln, while still more are representative of styles significant to the history of fashion, highlighting, for example, the 1920s. While the majority of the costume collection reflects trends in American or European fashion, it also contains a number of international costumes from places such as Japan, China, and the Middle East.