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Boy's Slip

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Allan Kellogg Smith American, born 1888

Clothing MakerPossibly made by Amelia Kellogg American, born 1856

Date1889-1891

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across chest ): 22 x 12in. (55.9 x 30.5cm)

Credit LineGift of Mrs. Allan K. Smith

DescriptionSmall child's slip of white cotton. The plain bodice has a wide, round neckline; this and the armholes are bound with bias white cotton. The skirt is gathered into the 5/8-inch-wide waistband. It is embellished with rows of narrow tucks above the eyelet ruffle edging the bottom. The slip opens down the center back of the bodice and fastens with four small mother of pearl buttons. The side seams are very wide flat-felled.

Object number1984.18.9

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