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Badge of the Society of the Cincinnati
ca. 1802
1972.12ab
Silk, gold, enamel
Artist/Maker: John Cook

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Baby's chemise

Baby's chemise
Object name 
Baby's chemise
Date 
1850-1900
Medium 
Cotton, bobbin lace
Dimensions 
overall: 9 x 11 1/2 in.
Description 
White cotton baby chemise with a low round neckline; collar trimmed with hand-made scalloped bobbin lace; short puffed sleeves trimmed with bobbin lace; open up the back with two button holes at the neckline.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. Hayward F. Manice
Object Number 
1978.65.16
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.