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Infant's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1808-1830

GUSN

GUSN-30037

Description

Long; white; "V" panel at front and back of white work flowers and bands of feather work; same panel at sleeves; neckline and sleeves trimmed with lace; eyelet waistband and neckline; skirt gathered all around; center back edge and hem embroidered with stylized flower with net insert and narrow bands of piping; drawstring neckline and waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George D. Latimer

Accession Number

1923.648

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