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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1870-1880

GUSN

GUSN-41471

Description

This long white dress has scalloped eyelet trim on cuffs, neckline and 2 rows of eyelet extend from neckline to hem. The cuffs of another eyelet band--same band (floral meander) at hem, alternates w/ bands of narrow tucks; scalloped and embroidered hem (same floral meander); with a drawstring neckline and waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
stitching
machine-made
floral patterns
Infant's Clothing
Hand Stitched
Embroidered
Floral Trail
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Additional Identification Number

A4376

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1988.374

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