Infant's Slip or Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1890-1910
MediumHand-stitched cotton, lace, and a mother-of-pearl button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (height x width with arms outstretched): 18 x 23 1/4in. (45.7 x 59.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Virginia Bauer
DescriptionWhite cotton infant slip or dress, with long, full sleeves, gathered into a narrow bias-cut cuff, trimmed with lace. The high neckline is similarly bound with self-fabric, bias-cut, and trimmed with lace. The center back opening buttons at the neck (a second button placed mid-placket is missing). The center front of the dress is gathered into the neckline. The hem is four inches wide.
Object number2001.110.9
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