Infant's Shirt
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1860-1865
MediumHand-stitched cotton, tatted lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width ): 10 x 12 5/8in. (25.4 x 32.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Bradford Griswold
DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton, with a rounded, fold-down flap at front and back, trimmed with simple tatted lace and bordered with white featherstitching. The short sleeves are cut one with the body and curve outward. They are also trimmed with tatting and featherstitching. The shoulder seam is made by joining the tatted edging of the sleeves. The sides are cut with a slight flare, and the bottom edge is slightly rounded.
Object number1978.105.10
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