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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-40443

Description

Long; white; "V" panel at bodice front of elaborate embroidery--center "C" scroll and pointed medallion, leaves and net drawnwork; same elaborate embroidery at bottom/hem of front panel; shirred, embroidered and ruffled sleeves; two embroidered ruffles down center front to hem; embroidered hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Maurice M. Osborn

Accession Number

1940.139

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