Infant's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Hebard family
American
Dateabout 1850
MediumHand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across top): 38 x 14in. (96.5 x 35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Agnes T. Allen
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton with a woven check and figure pattern. The neckline is wide and square and controlled by a drawstring. The sleeves are only two inches wide and are trimmed with two rows of fine whitework embroidery. The shoulder edge is also trimmed with a band of whitework. The bodice is gathered into the waistband across the front. The skirt is closely gathered all around the waistband. The center back is open for thirteen inches and closes with the drawstring at the neck.
Object number1962.30.11
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