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Boy's Sweater
Boy's Sweater

Boy's Sweater

Clothing Maker
Dateabout 1900-1925
MediumMachine-knitted and machine-stitched wool with mother of pearl buttons and silk ribbon
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center back length x width across shoulders): 13 x 10 1/2in. (33 x 26.7cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jean B. Rowley
Object number1959.72.15
DescriptionSmall boy's red wool cardigan sweater with a wide, square, turn-down collar. The center front opening fastens from the neck to the hem with five mother of pearl (5/8-inch diameter) shank buttons. The sleeves are long and straight and have ribbing at the wrists. The opening edges are reinforced on the back with a strip of 1 1/8-inch-wide red silk ribbon.
Status
Not on view
Front of chemise
Nellie Stevens
about 1865-1875
Girl's Dress
Clara Victoria Preston
about 1901-1903
Dress
S. Huston
about 1890
Front of chemise
Mary Jerusha Bulkeley
1865
Boy's Suit
Unknown
about 1880-1890
Front of dress with one petticoat
Unknown
about 1905-1915
Infant's Sweater
Mildred B. Yale
1937-1948
Man's Shirt
Unknown
about 1890-1910
Dress
Unknown
about 1890
Girl's Dress
Unknown
about 1875