Collection Highlights
William Walton (1706-1768)
ca. 1750
1902.3
Oil on canvas
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby's chemise
Object name
Baby's chemise
Date
1868-1869
Medium
Cotton
Dimensions
Overall: 9 1/2 x 11 1/2 in. ( 24.1 x 29.2 cm )
Description
Ivory cotton muslin baby's chemise with a low round neckline and center front opening; turn-down collar; short dolman sleeves; sleeves and neckline trimmed with needlepoint lace; seams at sides; handstitched.
Credit Line
Gift of Miss Mary Hallock Crocher
Object Number
1953.337e
Gallery Label
This chemise was made by the donor's aunt for an expected child. The baby, however, was stillborn, and the mother died in childbirth.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
