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Underdress (Child's underdress)
1800-1900
Description
A child's underdress, made of cotton. This sleeveless garment has a basic a-line design and closes at the back with two mother of pearl buttons. The hem on this short skirt is edged with lace.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Cotton
Museum Object Number
1994.0107.051
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Eleanor A. Murphey in memory of Henry H. and Maria M. Albertson
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Object Number
1994.0107.051
Object Name
Underdress (Child's underdress)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1900
Materials
- Cotton
Dimensions (inches)
19 (L)
Dimensions (centimeters)
48 (L)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture
• pg 128