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Child's dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-39769

Description

Child's dress, blue and white striped taffeta; rounded neckline; short sleeves with blue fringe; Shirred front at waist; cartridge pleats around waist; one pocket (right); Skirt lined with brown print; bodice lined with white muslin; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
silk (textile)
taffeta
stripes
Children's clothing
Silk Taffeta
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Striped
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1938.607

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