Child's white, linen pinafore. Ankle-length, jewel neck, ruffled armholes. Cinches at waist by a linen belt tied in back. Four white shell buttons fasten pinafore in back. Stitched label on interior of back.
pinafores
pins (jewelry)
cotton (textile)
thread
shell (animal material)
buttons (fasteners)
Pinafore
"Best & Co. / FIFTH AVE./ NEW YORK" (Stitched label)
Best & Co. (New York, N.Y.) (Manufacturer)
24 13/16 (H) (inches)
Gift of Victoria Meeks Blair-Smith
2005.6.2
Title Child's Dress with Bloomers Accession Number 2005.6.1
Title Child's Dress Accession Number 2005.6.1.1
Title Bloomers Accession Number 2005.6.1.2
Title Pinafore Accession Number 2005.6.3
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