Infant's Dress
Original OwnerProbably originally owned by
Marie Christine Battalino
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Dyefast
Date1930s
MediumMachine-stitched rayon with hand-stitched (possibly) silk floss embroidery and mother of pearl buttons
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 17 5/8 x 13 1/8in. (44.8 x 33.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Marie Peichert
DescriptionInfant girl's dress of cream-colored rayon. The dress has a round neckline bordered with smocking worked in white thread. The sleeves are short and puffed, and are set in with raglan seams. The center back closure extends 4 1/4 inches and fastens with two mother of pearl buttons.
Object number2000.77.11
MarkingsWoven tape label stitched into proper left neckline, orange on white, "Dyefast/ Reg./ Washable."On View
Not on view
