Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Emeline Beebe
(born 1858)
Clothing MakerMade by
Emeline Beebe
(American, 1824 - 1861)
Date1858
MediumHand-stitched cotton and bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 9 7/8 x 13 1/2in. (25.1 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Katharine Beebe
Object number1974.86.40
DescriptionInfant's shirt of fine, white cotton. The shirt is cut as a long rectangle, with the narrow ends folded to the center back. A diagonal cut is made at each top corner in which to set the three-inch-wide sleeve. The wide, square neckline and the sleeve openings are decorated with rows of faggoting; bobbin lace trims these edges.
Status
Not on view
