Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress made of brilliant printed cotton with a black and red spot pattern. Bodice gathered generously into wide bound neckline intended to fit off the shoulder. Short, slightly flaring sleeves. Short skirt gathered into self waistband. Drawstring in back neckline. 2 China hobnail buttons on waistband in back, and 4 more on bodice. Sleeve edge trimmed with dense, white handmade lace. The skirt length and bodice side seams are the same measurements as the matching dress, but this one looks larger.
G2008.109
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Dress
Male
Cotton
Cream
1852 - 1854
American