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Infant's jacket

early 19th century

Medium/Technique Beadwork
Dimensions Length of back including lace: 19 cm (7 1/2 in.)
Credit Line Gift of Philip Lehman in memory of his wife Carrie L. Lehman
Accession Number38.1383
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ClassificationsCostumes

DescriptionWhite cotton decorated with bands of embroidery in beads around the neck, and at the bottom of the sleeves and jacket. The design of flowers is worked with pink, yellow, green, and blue beads. Single beads are powdered over the surface of the jacket. Draw strings at the neck and waist, with bobbin lace sewed to bottom of jacket and sleeves.