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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1858-1864

GUSN

GUSN-48822

Description

White; "V" panel front with flowers and branches and ruffle; capped sleeves with eyelet; scalloped neckline; eyelet waistband of intertwining garland; skirt has wide and narrow tucks; scalloped hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mabel E. Houghton

Accession Number

1973.138

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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