Infant's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1800-1820
MediumHand-stitched linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width with arms outstretched): 9 x 19 1/2in. (22.9 x 49.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Sarah H. Gautier and Mrs. Mary B. Lange
DescriptionInfant's shirt of fine, white linen. The shirt has a low, rounded neckline and center front opening. The shoulder seams are flat-felled and edged with delicate pulled thread work. The sleeves are gathered into the shoulder. They have a gusset at the underarm. The sleeve opening hems are edged with drawn thread work. The underarm seam is open for 1 1/8 inches and hemmed to the outside, indicating that the sleeves would be turned back to create a cuffed effect. The neckline is also hemmed to the outside, which was probably just a mistake.
Object number1981.93.4
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