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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-40624

Description

Long; white; elaborately embroidered bodice front, sleeves and front skirt panel--with "C" scroll central medallion with lace, small flowers and leaves; double ruffled sleeves with scalloped edge neckline, sleeves and hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Hope Gray

Accession Number

1940.534

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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