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Child's dress
English
1820–25
Object Place: England
Medium/Technique
Silk plain weave (taffeta), glazed cotton plain weave
Dimensions
Center back: 99.1 cm (39 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dows Dunham
Accession Number1985.883a
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsEurope, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionChild's dress of dark green silk taffeta lined with glazed cotton plain weave. Short puffed sleeves have smocking at shoulders; tucks in lattice design at center front of bodice; piped seams; full skirt with padded hem; silk ribbon drawstring at back neckline; CB hook and bar closure to waist. Fabric identical to that used for woman's sleeve (1985.883b)
ProvenanceMrs. Dows Dunham; gift to the MFA, December 18, 1985