Infant's Slip
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1910
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched wool and cotton, with mother of pearl buttons and silk embroidery floss
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bodice): 33 3/4 x 9 1/2in. (85.7 x 24.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Frances MacNaught
Object number1974.78.5
DescriptionInfant's slip, with a cream-colored wool flannel skirt pleated to a plain white cotton bodice. The low, round neckline and armhole edges of the bodice are bound with bias self-fabric. The skirt is decorated around the hem with cream-colored silk embroidery imitating faggoting at the hem stitch line, interrupted with a leaf design. The center back opens for 11 1/4 inches and fastens with three small mother of pearl buttons on the bodice. The opening edges of the skirt are embellished with featherstitching in cream-colored silk floss. The center back seam of the skirt is finished by hand with a herringbone stitch.
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