Infant's Shirt

Clothing MakerMade by Martha L. Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mattie Woodworth American

Dateabout 1860-1870

MediumHand-stitched cotton and bobbin lace

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 8 3/4 x 15 1/4in. (22.2 x 38.7cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. James Brewster

DescriptionInfant's shirt of very fine white cotton. The shirt is made from a long rectangle, with the narrow ends folded to the center back. The sides are slit for 2 1/2 inches to set in the sleeves, which are made of a 1 3/4-inch-wide strip of fabric. This forms a wide, square neckline. The neckline and armhole edges are trimmed with narrow bobbin lace. The hemming of the sleeves and the neckline edge are embellished with drawn threadwork.

Object number1958.26.14

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