DRESS, baby's

CH1980.166

White cotton baby's dress (has been blued). Skirt very gathered all around waist. Short sleeves high neck. Ties attached to side seams at waist level. 6 tucks down front of bodice embroidered with coral stitch. Opening at back to below waist level, fastening with drawstring tie at waist and neck. Neck & sleeves decorated with lace. French seams on all but one side seam of skirt with is a simple join. All hand sewn.

Department: 

History Department

Collection

History Collection

Collection Item Data

Accession Number: CH1980.166
Accession Date: 3 Jun 1980

Material

Cotton/Textile

cotton

Measurement

length1580mm- hem
length700mm- skirt
length170mm- bodice

 

 

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