Child's two-piece outfit
Date1940-1949
Mediumlinen, shell, cotton
DimensionsComponent (length x width of top): 10 1/2 × 11in. (26.7 × 27.9cm)
Component (length x width of shorts): 10 3/4 × 12 1/4in. (27.3 × 31.1cm)
Component (length x width of shorts): 10 3/4 × 12 1/4in. (27.3 × 31.1cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marilyn Steele
DescriptionWhite linen sleeveless top with cotton-trimmed collar and similar trimming around the arm holes, four curved tucks are sewn from the collar to the waist. The front closes with two snaps, one at the neck, one about one-third the way down while the top third of the front placket has small shell buttons. A larger button is buttoned near the waist and there are 6 large shell buttons evenly spaced around the hem of the top. Those buttons line up with six button holes at the waist of the linen shorts. Three buttons secure the crotch of the shorts.
Object number2015.109.1a,b
MarkingsLabel sewn at neck line: "Best & Co. / LILLIPUTION BAZAAR/" with the image of an open hand with little figures along the thumb and hand.Subject Terms
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