Infant's Dress
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1820-1830
MediumHand-stitched cotton and bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 40 x 14in. (101.6 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of George Dudley Seymour
DescriptionInfant's dress of fine, white cotton, with a wide neckline controlled by a double drawstring. The short sleeves are decorated with a tuck edged with bobbin lace; the opening is also edged with bobbin lace. The sleeve is pulled up to the top of the shoulder and stitched, creating a draped effect. The waist is defined by two drawstrings, spaced about 3/4 inch apart. The hem is edged with bobbin lace. The dress opens for about 10 1/2 inches down the center back. It closes with the drawstrings.
Object number1945.1.67
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