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Infant's Pinafore

Original OwnerOriginally owned by a child of Jay Humphrey Filley American, 1810 - 1883

Dateabout 1835-1840

MediumHand-stitched printed cotton

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (center front length x width across shoulders): 12 7/8 x 11in. (32.7 x 27.9cm)
Hem (circumference): 23 5/8in. (60cm)

Credit LineGift of Dorothy Filley Bidwell

DescriptionInfant's pinafore, made of calico with a very small, closely packed print of a simple red bud with two brown leaf-like motifs. The pinafore is constructed of a rectangle of fabric, with rounded notches for the armholes along the top. Narrow hems finish the bottom and top front edges, and the right edge of the center back opening; the selvage is used for the left opening edge. Self-fabric ties close the pinafore. The sides of the back are gathered into a narrow self-fabric binding. A narrow strap is stitched over the shoulder, and a 1 1/2-inch ruffle encircles the resulting armhole. The armhole seam is piped.

Object number1956.4.38

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