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Infant's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1834

GUSN

GUSN-15444

Description

White; capped sleeves and front of bodice embroidered with white work with net inserts; scalloped hem embroidered with floral meander, with net inserts; eyelet waistband; drawstring neck and waist and open from waist to hem at center with scalloped edge.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George D. Latimer

Accession Number

1923.652

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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