Museum Collections
Luce Center
Child's dress
Object Number:
Z.1318.1
Date:
1890-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
overall: 25 1/2 x 32 in.
Description:
White cotton child's dress with a round neckline and wide round scalloped collar hanging over the bodice and shoulders decorated with bands of whitework embroidery; white silk drawstring strung through a band of needlepoint lace at the neckline; long sleeves with a whitework embroidered scalloped cuff; yoke of pleats at the front of the bodice; band of whitework around the waistline; calf or ankle length skirt with bands of tucks and whitework embroidery; scalloped whitework hem trimmed with floral needlepoint lace; seven mother-of-pearl buttons up the back.
Gallery Label:
According to records found with the dress, this dress was worn by Mrs. Harriet Ferry.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.