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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