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Infant's Shirt

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1850s
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with machine-made bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 8 1/2 x 14in. (21.6 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Sarah H. Gautier and Mrs. Mary B. Lange
DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton. It is constructed of a long rectangle of fabric, with the ends folded to the center back. The wide, slightly rounded neckline is cut out of the top edge; the armholes are cut out of the folds of the sides. Short sleeves are set into the armholes; the shoulder seam and top of the sleeve are inserted with a strip of bobbin lace. The edges of the sleeves are trimmed with bobbin lace.
Object number1981.93.5
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    Infant's Shirt
    Unknown
    about 1850-1865
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    about 1820-1850
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    about 1845-1860
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    Mrs. Sallie H. Brainard
    about 1839
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    about 1830-1850
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    Fanny Clark
    about 1900
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    Julia Hebard
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    Unknown
    about 1840-1860