Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Francis Newman Holley
American, born 1807
Clothing MakerMade by
Sally Stiles
American, 1786 - 1854
Dateabout 1807
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 x 14 1/4in. (25.4 x 36.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Elsie M. Miles
DescriptionInfant's shirt of white cotton. The front and back panels of the shirt are square, seamed at the shoulders with a decorative herringbone stitch. The neckline is wide and slightly rounded at the corners. The short sleeves (1 5/8" wide) are stitched into the side seam. The sleeves are cut with a square extension which folds up diagonally to form a gusset under the arm. The lower side seams are open for two inches. One side of the shirt body is folded; the other is seamed. The neckline is trimmed with scalloped whitework embroidery.
Object number1968.33.10
NotesHistorical Note: Sally Stiles married Newman Holley on 17 November 1805. She made this baby shirt for her first child, Francis Newman Holley, born 13 May 1807.Subject Terms
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