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Bequest of Caroline H. Morris, 1968.58.120 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.
Doll's Dress
Bequest of Caroline H. Morris, 1968.58.120 © 2016 The Connecticut Historical Society.

Doll's Dress

Date1899-1908
Mediumlinen; cotton
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length): 15in. (38.1cm)
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 made of cream linen with a bottle pattern in blue. A large triangular collar that has the same pattern and the edges are lined with a blue embroidered line. The blue embroidered line is also on the sleeve cuffs, the waist, and along the hem. The waist is ruched.
Object number1968.58.120
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