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Bequest of Caroline H. Morris, 1968.58.117 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Doll's Dress
Bequest of Caroline H. Morris, 1968.58.117 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Doll's Dress

Date1899-1908
Mediumcotton; linen
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 14in. (35.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineBequest of Caroline H. Morris
DescriptionA doll's dress that was used as a teaching aid in a sewing course taught by Caroline Huntington in Hartford Public Schools, 1899-1908. The dress is a cream fabric with a fleur-de-lis and dot pattern in blue. The dress collar is a triangle shape and the edges are lined with a blue embroidered line. The sleeve cuffs are lined with the same blue embroidered line. The dress is ruched at the waist. Four mother-of-pearl buttons down the back for closure.
Object number1968.58.117
On View
Not on view
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