Infant's Shirt

Clothing MakerMade by Martha L. Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Florence Woodworth American

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Mattie Woodworth American

Dateabout 1860-1870

MediumHand-stitched cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 x 15 1/2in. (25.4 x 39.4cm)

ClassificationsCostume

Credit LineGift of Mrs. James Brewster

DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton, with a wide, square neckline and short sleeves edged with whitework embroidery in scallops. The shirt is made of a long rectangle of fabric, with the narrow ends folded to the center back to create the opening. These edges are both selvages so the fabric is 24 1/2 inches wide. The top of each side fold is slit for about 2 1/2 inches to set in the sleeve. The sleeves are about 1 3/4 inches wide and have a thread eyelet worked inside at the top for tying a decorative ribbon.

Object number1958.26.10

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