Shift
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Huldah Foote
(American, 1791 - 1881)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1805-1825
MediumHand-stitched linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width with sleeves outstretched): 41 3/4 x 42in. (106 x 106.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. J. H. K. Davis
Object number1953.26.0
DescriptionShift of medium-weight, plain-woven linen. The front and back panels are cut as one and folded over at the shoulders. The flare of the shift body is achieved with nineteen-inch-long triangular gores stitched to both sides at front and back. The neckline is round and about 6 1/4 inches deep. The sleeves are short (twelve inches) and narrow. Ease is provided by gussets under the sleeves. Seams are either selvage-to-selvage, or have the seam allowance stitched to one side. Hems are about 1/4 inch deep.
Status
Not on view
