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Child's dress

Child's dress
Object name 
Child's dress
Date 
1890-1900
Medium 
Muslin, needlepoint lace
Dimensions 
Overall: 24 1/2 x 28 1/2 in. ( 62.2 x 72.4 cm )
Description 
White muslin child's sleeveless dress printed all over with a pink paisley pattern; wide round neckline with a wide round collar hanging over the bodice and shoulders and coming to four points, trimmed with two bands of needlepoint lace in a floral pattern; high waistline; calf-length skirt with a wide hem and six rows of tucks; four mother-of-pearl buttons up the back.
Object Number 
Z.1318.4
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.