Infant's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1870
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with cotton tatted lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 8 x 12 1/8in. (20.3 x 30.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Paul L. Yeager
DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton. The shirt is constructed of a long rectangle of fabric, with the short ends folded to the center back. A diagonal cut is taken out of the top of each fold and a 1 1/2-inch-wide sleeve is set into the opening. The sleeve extends 1 1/2 inches above the top edge, creating a wide, square neckline. The neckline edge and sleeve edge are trimmed with a simple, narrow tatted lace.
Object number1964.78.1
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