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Infant's dress
American
Late 18th to early 19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with linen bobbin lace insertion and trim, and linen drawstring
Dimensions
77 x 61 cm (30 5/16 x 24 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Edward Jackson Holmes
Accession Number54.1328
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionInfant's dress of fine white linen, short high waist, square flaring neck line, short sleeves, drawstring at neck and waist line, tied in center back, long skirt, neck, sleeves, and skirt trimmed with insertions and edgings of bobbin lace with minute lozenge and square design, two bands each of numerous narrow tucks around bottom of skirt, similar bands of tucks in center front of bodice, center back of bodice, and on sleeves.