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Infant's shirt
American
18th century
Object Place: United States
Medium/Technique
Linen with linen bobbin lace and embroidery
Dimensions
24.5 x 34.5 cm (9 5/8 x 13 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Wendell Taber
Accession Number37.463
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionFine white linen, open in front. Small pieces of bobbin lace set in on shoulders. Border at neck, down front and at bottom od sleeves of fine vine pattern worked in satin stitch, chain stitch and eyelets, with white linen thread, The vine continues bordering bottom of shirt, but without eyelets. Neck and sleeves edged with fine bobbin lace.