Infant's Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumHand-stitched cotton with mother of pearl buttons, and cotton bobbin lace (machine-made)
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 31 3/4 x 8in. (80.6 x 20.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Heirs of Theodora Talcott Slater
DescriptionInfant's long white cotton dress, with a high, round neckline edged with bobbin lace. The front of the dress below the neckline is embellished with vertical rows of pintucks and rows of featherstitching. This decoration extends for 2 1/2 inches below the center front neckline. The full sleeves are gathered into the armscye and into a narrow band of self-fabric, embroidered with featherstitching, around the wrist opening. Bobbin lace edges this band. The back of the dress is box-pleated into the neckline. The center back opening extends 8 1/2 inches and fastens with two mismatched mother of pearl buttons. The hem is 3 3/4 inches deep.
Object number1978.1.1073
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