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Infant's dress
American
1830–60
Medium/Technique
Cotton with cotton embroidery
Dimensions
95 x 83 x 95 cm (37 3/8 x 32 11/16 x 37 3/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. N. W. Emerson
Accession Number17.1611
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionWhite cotton, low neck, short sleeves. On the shoulder and pointed vest are embroidered with white cotton and laid-work and eyelet-work, symmetrical groups of very conventional flowers. The edges are scalloped. The vest was evidently put on later and appears to be Madeira work.