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Infant's Shirt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1800

GUSN

GUSN-51403

Description

White (yellowed); neckline has sheer mull ruffle; sleeves edged with lace; front neckline embroidered with various single stylized flowers and leaves; no closure; open shirt style.

Details

Descriptive Terms

shirts
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Shirt
Shirt

Maker

Unknown

Dimensions

7 3/4 (H) (inches)

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin

Accession Number

1987.166

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