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Infant's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1830

GUSN

GUSN-41525

Description

Long white dress; short puffed sleeves with lace trimmed cuffs; back opening; drawstring neckline; lace waistband; two lace bands inserted down front on both right and left side; two rows of lace inserted at hem; "V" shaped front; narrow tucks at bodice, along lace inserts on dress and hem; scalloped edged ruffle extends over sleeves.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
lace (needlework)
Dress
Dress

Additional Identification Number

A4501

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Museum Accession

Accession Number

1988.457

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