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Child's Dress

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1860

GUSN

GUSN-54182

Description

Long; white; "V" panel with scalloped ruffle; cap sleeves; scalloped hem; "V" panel on bodice and skirt embroidered with stylized flowers and leaves, with cutwork; drawstring neckline and open down center back to hem.

Details

Descriptive Terms

dresses (garments)
cotton (textile)
embroidering
Dress
Dress

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Amelia Peabody

Accession Number

1946.31

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