Infant's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1840-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 8 1/2 x 12in. (21.6 x 30.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. George B. Lee and Miss Jessica Baldwin
DescriptionInfant shirt of white cotton, with a wide and low, round neckline, edged with faggoting and scalloped whitework embroidery. The shirt is sleeveless, and the armholes are also edged with faggoting and scalloped whitework. The shoulders are worked with eyelet embroidery. The shirt slips on over the head; there is no opening.
Object number1958.62.9
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