Child's Slip
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1880-1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with linen bobbin lace and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bodice): 21 1/4 x 11 1/2in. (54 x 29.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Dorothy Filley Bidwell
Object number1957.18.11
DescriptionSmall child's slip of white cotton, with the skirt gathered into a plain bodice. The neckline is low and round; this and the armholes are edged with machine-made bobbin lace. The full skirt is ornamented with an insertion of handmade torchon lace. The bottom is edged with a self-fabric ruffle trimmed with scalloped torchon lace. The center back of the slip opens for about twelve inches and fastens with four mother of pearl buttons on the bodice.
Status
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