Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Emeline Beebe
(born 1858)
Clothing MakerMade by
Emeline Beebe
(American, 1824 - 1861)
Date1858
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 9 1/2 x 15 1/2in. (24.1 x 39.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Katharine Beebe
Object number1974.86.37
DescriptionInfant's shirt of fine, white cotton, very finely stitched. The shirt is made of a long rectangle of fabric, with the narrow ends folded to the center back. The top edge of the back is gathered into a narrow band while the front is smooth. The addition of the short sleeves on the sides creates a wide, square neckline. The neckline is edged with narrow bobbin lace. The sleeves are cut as a long, narrow rectangle, with one lower corner turned up diagonally to create a gusset effect under the arm. The sleeves consist mainly of a one-inch band of bobbin lace, edges with a scalloped ruffle of another bobbin lace. A buttonhole is stitched on the right side of the opening at the neckline band, but the corresponding button is missing. Decorative backstitching is worked the length of the neckline band.
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