A child's dress (A) of white linen with ruffled cap sleeves finished in a scalloped edge. There is white-work embroidery on sleeves and hem, wiht a net insert. A piece of white work is appliqued at neckline on the bodice front. There is one cloth covered button at each shoulder. The neckline is shaped with a drawstring. The hem is scalloped. The closure is at center back.
A child's shirt (B) with a square neckline with lace trim.
dresses (garments)
shirts
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress
Cutler, Abigail, 1791- (Maker)
Gift of the Misses Cutler
1923.415
Massachusetts (United States)
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