Infant's Camisole and Petticoat Set
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Betty Fields
(American, born 1896)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1895-1900
MediumHand-stitched wool and cotton with silk embroidery and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom of both pieces buttoned together): 39 1/2 x 28 1/2in. (100.3 x 72.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Richard L. Fisher
Object number1991.69.2a,b
DescriptionInfant's camisole and petticoat of cream-colored wool flannel. The camisole (.a) is sleeveless and has a round neck. The center back opening fastens with three mother of pearl buttons. The neck and armhole edges are bound with cream-colored wool twill tape, stitched down with decorative feather stitching. All edges and seams are decorated with the feather stitching in cream-colored silk.
The petticoat (.b) is knife-pleated into the cotton waistband, which has eight buttonholes for fastening to mother of pearl buttons all around the bottom of the camisole. The center back opening extends 9 1/4 inches and is edged with the feather stitching. The petticoat fastens with a single button on the waistband. The center back seam is covered by feather stitching. The bottom of the petticoat is embroidered above the hem with rosebuds and leaves over scalloping.
The petticoat (.b) is knife-pleated into the cotton waistband, which has eight buttonholes for fastening to mother of pearl buttons all around the bottom of the camisole. The center back opening extends 9 1/4 inches and is edged with the feather stitching. The petticoat fastens with a single button on the waistband. The center back seam is covered by feather stitching. The bottom of the petticoat is embroidered above the hem with rosebuds and leaves over scalloping.
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