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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-39958

Description

Short; white; "V" panel front, embroidered with small flowers, central flower with lace insert, two small ruffles inside, two enclosing panel; capped sleeves with embroidery and turned back cuffs; eyelet waistband; eyelet band at hem; scalloped hem; drawstring neck and waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of May Mellus

Accession Number

1938.1165

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