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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1835

GUSN

GUSN-51409

Description

Short; white; shirred bodice w/ scalloped and net trimmed ruffle at neckline and extending over short puffed sleeves; net inserts at cuffs, waistband and 3 rows at hem; pale blue ribbon inserted at waistband and drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Children's clothing
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Women's Clothing
DRESS

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Elizabeth Flavin

Accession Number

1987.173

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