Object Record
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Metadata
Collection |
Clothing-Children's |
Catalog Number |
2003.11.29 |
Object Name |
Dress |
Year Range from |
1916.0 |
Year Range to |
1919.0 |
Creator |
Maker Unknown |
Place of Origin |
Probably Southeastern Pennsylvania |
Material |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
L-18 inches |
Description |
A long baby's dress made out of white cotton. The dress has a modified zigzag "V" neckline created by the insertion of a large eyelet trim at the yoke. There is an empire waistline with gathering at the attachment and an applied tatted trim. The sleeves are set into the yoke and neck. The sleeves are short but full with an attached eyelet trimmed flounce at the cuff. The rest of the dress is wide with a third example of satin stitching and eyelet trim. There is a two button closure the back yoke (missing one button). The dress is machine constructed with hand finishing details. |
Provenance |
There is no information about the maker or origin of this piece. |
Cataloged by |
C.Harvey |