Infant's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Danielson family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1875-1880
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 34 1/4 x 8 1/2in. (87 x 21.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Adah Danielson
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton woven with satin-weave stripes interlaced in a checked pattern. The dress has a center front panel extending from the high, round neckline to the hem. This panel is made of plain, white cotton and is stitched with narrow, horizontal tucks for its length. The neckline is trimmed with a ruffle of scalloped whitework embroidery under a binding. The two-piece sleeves are slightly curved. A scalloped whitework ruffle edges the sleeve opening. The bottom of the dress is edged with scalloped whitework headed by a straight strip of whitework. The center back opening extends for eight inches and fastens with three mother of pearl buttons.
Object number1961.11.22
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