Infant's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Learned Hebard
American, 1799 - 1877
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1842-1852
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 27 x 13 1/2in. (68.6 x 34.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Agnes T. Allen
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton, with a wide neckline defined by a band of eyelet embroidery, through which a ribbon would have laced and acted as a drawstring. The same treatment is used at the waistline, which is high. The bodice is embroidered eyelet in a diamond formation, alternating with inserts of ribbed-weave cotton. The skirt is flat in front and gathered across the back. The center back opening is eleven inches long. The bottom of the skirt is embroidered with a band of eyelet above a vandyke edge.
Object number1962.30.13
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