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Christening Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1849

GUSN

GUSN-41468

Description

Long white infant's dress; "V" panel at front with floral embroidery; three ruffles on capped and embroidered sleeves; scalloped edge neckline; eyelet at waistband and hem; ruffle at back neckline and drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Additional Identification Number

A4373

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Louise Shattuck Logan

Accession Number

1919.849

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