Infant's Undershirt
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Marie Christine Battalino
American
Clothing MakerMade by
The William Carter Company
American
Date1930s
MediumMachine-knit and machine-stitched cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 3/8 x 6 5/8in. (26.4 x 16.8cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert
DescriptionInfant's sleeveless undershirt of machine-knit, cream-colored cotton. The undershirt has a deeply scooped neckline at front and back. There are U-shaped reinforcements of self-fabric stitched along the bottom in front, back, and on each side. All edges are overcast.
Object number2000.77.33
MarkingsWoven tape label, blue on white, stitched at center back, bottom edge. On the left side of the tape is, "2/6 Mo." On the right side is, "Carter's" over "Pat. 3/25/24" [slash marks appear on label], over "Pat. 5/20/24".On View
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