Infant's Shirt
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Brace family
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Buell family
American
Original OwnerOriginally owned by the
Allen family
American
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1865-1875
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with linen bobbin lace
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 9 1/8 x 11 1/4in. (23.2 x 28.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Mrs. Seth P. Holcombe and Mrs. Gilbert A. Wicke
DescriptionInfant's shirt of plain white cotton, with a wide, square neckline and center back opening. The top of the shirt is inset, front and back, with a wide V of whitework embroidery alternating with bobbin lace insertion. The lower edge of the inserts, inside shoulder strap, and armhole are trimmed with bobbin lace.
Object number1981.15.23
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