Infant's Slip
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1910
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched wool and cotton, with silk embroidery
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bodice): 17 3/4 x 11in. (45.1 x 27.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of E. Palmer Taylor
Object number1984.35.3
DescriptionInfant or toddler's slip, with a cream-colored wool flannel skirt gathered to a plain white cotton sleeveless bodice. The low, round neckline and armhole edges are bound with white cotton on the bias. The skirt has a 1/2-inch tuck taken around it, about mid-way down the length. The bottom edge is scalloped and finished with a buttonhole stitch in cream-colored silk floss. Leaf-like sprigs are embroidered in satin stitch above the scalloped edge. The center back is open for ten inches. It fastens with two mother of pearl buttons on the bodice.
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