Girl's Dress
Original OwnerOriginally owned by a member of the
Putnam family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1860
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with linen drawstring and thread-covered bone (probably) buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 22 x 12 1/2in. (55.9 x 31.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marcella Putnam and Albert Day Putnam
DescriptionGirl's dress of white cotton, with a very wide neckline controlled by a drawstring. The bodice is stitched across the front and back with vertical tucks. The short sleeves are made from a band of whitework embroidery; they are edged with shallow scallops made with buttonhole stitches. The waistband is whitework embroidered with a floral vine; it is edged with piping. The plain skirt is very full. The center back opening is 10 1/4 inches long and fastens with five small, thread-covered buttons.
Object number1960.74.16
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