Boy's Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865
MediumHand-stitched and machine-stitched wool/cotton and cotton, with velvet-covered metal buttons (velvet may be silk or cotton or a combination)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 25 1/4 x 16in. (64.1 x 40.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Helen D. Perkins
DescriptionYoung boy's dress of black, ivory, and purple twill-woven plaid with a cotton warp and wool weft. The plain bodice has a wide neckline edged with piping. The short, straight sleeves are set smoothly into the piped armscye. The cartridge-pleated skirt is stitched to the waistline, which is also piped. The center back opening extends about thirteen inches and fastens with five black velvet-covered buttons on the bodice and a drawstring at the neckline. The bodice is lined with plain cotton. The back opening, and piping at the neckline and waistline, are machine chain-stiched. There is an in-seam pocket on the right side of the skirt front.
Object number1984.94.48
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