Infant's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Putnam family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1865
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 35 3/4 x 36 1/2in. (90.8 x 92.7cm)
Other (width across top): 13 3/4in. (34.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam and Albert Day Putnam
Object number1960.74.18
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton, with a square neckline edged with scalloped whitework embroidery, which is controlled by a drawstring. The scalloped whitework edging is stitched in a V on the bodice front, with the center filled with whitework embroidery and an applied floral decoration. The petals are cut out and filled with buttonhole-stitched lacy patterns (Ayrshire work). The bodice fabric is cut on the bias. The short sleeves are puffed. The openings are trimmed with fine, scalloped whitework edging. A strip of whitework embroidery encircles the waist. The skirt is closely gathered into the waistline. The center back opening extends thirteen inches and fastens with the drawstring at the neckline.
Status
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