Girl's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Eddy family
(American)
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Datelate 19th century
MediumMachine-stitched cotton and metal snaps
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width x hem circumference): 40 x 30 x 98in. (101.6cm, 30in., 248.9cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Annetta Eddy Brigham
Object number2001.49.5
DescriptionThis white plain-woven cotton dress is made of fabric printed with a geometric and leaf design in brown and red. The full skirt is gathered at the waistline. There is a 1 1/4-inch-wide tuck 6 1/4 inches up from the hemline. The rounded neckline has a simple 1/16-inch-wide collar. The short sleeves, nine inches long, have two rows of 2 1/2-inch ruffled self-fabric at the sleeve openings. The placket at the center back is 16 3/4 inches and is fastened with three metal snaps---one at the neckline and the others eight inches and ten inches, respectively, from the neckline.
Status
Not on view
