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Child's dress
Indian
British Colonial era
19th century
Object Place: India
Medium/Technique
Wool twill-weave with silk chain stitch embroidery and plain-weave cotton lining
Dimensions
49 x 59.5 cm (19 5/16 x 23 7/16 in.)
Credit Line
The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection
Accession Number43.439
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionChild's short-sleeved dress of green twill-weave wool with offset front bodice opening with tie closure at neck and waist and separate skirt gathered into bodice; border design on neck, sleeves, shoulders, waist and hem of scrolling floral motifs embroidered in red silk; edge of neck, front, sleeves and hem accented with black overcast stitch; lined with red cotton gauze.
ProvenanceLent by Miss Elizabeth Day McCormick, 1943; The Elizabeth Day McCormick Collection; Gift of Elizabeth Day McCormick to the MFA, October 14, 1943