Dress

Dateca. 1835

MediumWhite plain-woven cotton trimmed with whitework eyelets in cotton.

DimensionsOL: 26 1/2"

Credit LineGift of Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Carey.

Object number1991-1177

DescriptionChild's gown of white cotton trimmed with eyelet embroidery used as insertion and edgings, with tucks at skirt hem. Wide squared neckline on gathered bodice with narrow inset waistband positioned slightly above waist level. The short, puffed sleeves have triangular "wings" sewn over the puff, typical of 1830s sleeves. Gathered skirt ends in 4 tucks and eyelet trim. Skirt gathers are carefully guaged at waistline. Back closes with 2 ties.ProvenanceWorn by a member of the Nichols/David/Carey family of New Hampshire and Maine. See object file of 1991-1176 for full information.