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Dress (Child's dress)
1800-1820
Description
A child's long dress, made of white cotton muslin. Cartridge pleating around the waist on the bodice and skirt. An embroidered band above the waist, ornamented with a meandering vine pattern executed in satin stitch with eyelets arranged in a curled pattern. The cap sleeves are decorated with a similar embroidered band. Long opening down the back, would be fastened with pins. Deep hem (2 1/16")
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1976.0259
Credit Line/Donor
Museum purchase
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Object Number
1976.0259
Object Name
Dress (Child's dress)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Place of Origin
Philadelphia; Pennsylvania; Philadelphia; Mid-Atlantic; United States; North America
Date
1800-1820
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
32 (H) x 33 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
81.28 (H) x 83.82 (W)
Measurement Notes
Taken from back of garment.