Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Emeline Beebe
(born 1858)
Clothing MakerMade by
Emeline Beebe
(American, 1824 - 1861)
Date1858
MediumHand-stitched linen, with linen bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 1/2 x 11 1/2in. (26.7 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Katharine Beebe
Object number1974.86.8
DescriptionInfant's shirt of fine white linen, very finely stitched (forty stitches per inch). The shirt is constructed from a rectangle, with the narrow ends folded to the center back. Slits are made at the top of the folded edges and inserted with a band of self-fabric to create sleeves. The top edge is gathered into a band constructed of alternating bands of bobbin lace and ruched self-fabric, forming a yoke which creates a broad neckline. The sleeves are edged with bobbin lace insertion and a scalloped ruffle, also of bobbin lace. The neckline, continuing down the center back opening, is trimmed with scalloped bobbin lace.
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