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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1830

GUSN

GUSN-52130

Description

White; bodice front has bands of linen braid alternating with lace inserts--same on capped sleeves; two bands of lace and narrow tucks at sides from waist to hem and extending around hem; drawstring neckline.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Dress
Dress

Maker

Kelly, Caroline (Maker)

Location of Origin

Frankford, ME, USA

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. W. Lyman Underwood

Accession Number

1941.348

Places

Maine (United States)

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