Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched child’s dress or smock made of heavy unbleached linen. Replicates a farmer’s smock with dense decorative smocking in the top center front between embroidered paisley-esque motifs executed in natural linen thread. The back matches, with a center back placket. Two-piece pointed collar. Moderately full sleeves, underarm gussets, gathered into narrow cuffs. The collar, cuffs and embroidered sections are outlined with feather stitching. Deep hem. Mother of pearl 4-hole buttons.
G2009.050
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Linen
White
1885 - 1900
American
Massachusetts
United States of America
North America
Reform