Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Harry Bunnell Jenkins
American, born about 1873
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1870
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 x 14in. (25.4 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Ruth Jenkins Spies
DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton, with a wide neckline and short sleeves edged with a narrow trimming of tatted lace. The sleeves are formed by two wing-shaped pieces that button together at the top of the shoulder. The seams are flat-filled.
Object number1935.29.1
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