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Infant's dress
American
mid-19th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery and linen tapes
Dimensions
77 x 60.5 cm (30 5/16 x 23 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Margaret A. Revere and Miss Anna P. Revere, in memory of Mary C. Rogers
Accession Number52.1342
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShort high waist, square cut neck with drawstring at waist, open part way down center back with embroidered scallops on one side of opening, bodice front and tops of sleeves embroidered in drawn work, eyelet, and minute vine motives arranged in zig-zags, neck edge finished with punch work, and buttonhole stitch loops, center front of skirt set off in panel flaring toward bottom by lines of fine tucks, and small embroidered scallops, same finish along bottom edge; yellowed and some brownish stains.