Girl's Slip
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Putnam family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1910
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with unidentified metal hook and eye, and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 41 3/4 x 39in. (106 x 99.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam and Albert Day Putnam
DescriptionGirl's slip of fine white cotton, with a wide, round neckline and armholes finished without embellishment. The bodice falls straight to the waistline, which is decorated with a 3/8-inch-wide, woven decorative braid, also white. The skirt is closely gathered into the waistline. It is decorated mid-way down its length with three narrow tucks and a strip of machine-made bobbin lace insertion. The bottom of the skirt is decorated with five narrow tucks above a band of insertion over an edging of matching lace. The center back opening extends 18 1/2 inches and fastens with four mother of pearl buttons on the bodice and a metal hook and eye at the waistline.
Object number1960.74.6
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