Child's Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1845-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 19 1/2 x 12 3/4in. (49.5 x 32.4cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Frank M. Chapin
Object number1953.19.25
DescriptionChild's dress of woven plaid, originally white, brown, and pink or purple---the latter color is almost completely faded out. The dress has a wide neckline controlled by a drawstring. The shoulder seam and armscye seams are piped. The short sleeves are slightly flared and decorated around the opening with a narrow, white tape applied in a wavy line. The bodice is gathered into the one-inch-wide waistband. The full skirt is gathered into the waistband. It has two tucks taken above the hem, which is decorated with a single, straight application of the narrow white tape. The center back opening extends eleven inches and fastens with the drawstring at the neck. The waistband is lined with plain, white cotton.
Status
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