Girl's Dress

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Margaret Jacks (British)

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown

Dateabout 1870-1875

MediumHand-stitched cotton, with brass hooks and eyes

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 22 x 13in. (55.9 x 33cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Miss Isabel Anderson

Object number1981.104.1

DescriptionYoung girl's dress of white cotton, with a wide, square neckline, bound and piped with self-fabric. The bodice is gathered into the waistline and into the neckline. The short sleeves are gathered into the armhole and into the edge of the sleeve lining, which is shorter than the sleeve, causing the dress fabric to puff. The sleeve opening is edged with scalloped, machine-made lace. The raglan-style armhole seam is piped. The full skirt is closely gathered into the piped waistline. The skirt is decorated with six 1/2-inch tucks. The center back opening extends 9 1/2 inches. The bodice is lined with plain, white cotton.

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