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Infant's Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1834

GUSN

GUSN-30041

Description

Sheer white; rounded flap neckline with same on shoulder; embroidered with foliate garland; armseye trimmed with lace with open scalloped edge; open shirt.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
embroidering
linen (material)
Shirt
Shirt

Maker

Webster, Charlotte (Maker)

Location of Origin

Boston, MA, USA

Dimensions

8 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. George D. Latimer

Accession Number

1923.655A

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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