Infant's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Helen de Forest Carpenter
American, 1865 - 1943
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1865
MediumMachine-stitched and hand-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across bottom): 29 1/2 x 27 1/4in. (74.9 x 69.2cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Clement K. Stodder
DescriptionInfant's dress of white cotton, woven with a fine rib. The dress is cut on the bias. lt has a square neckline controlled by a drawstring, and short sleeves trimmed with scalloped whitework edging. The dress opening at center back is 5 3/4 inches long and ties at the top with the drawstring.
Object number1956.43.3
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