Collection Highlights
Parure
ca. 1820
1920.11-17
Cut steel
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Luce Center
Baby's chemise
Object name
Baby's chemise
Date
1840-1870
Medium
Cotton, muslin
Dimensions
Overall: 11 x 12 in. ( 27.9 x 30.5 cm )
Description
White cotton chemise with a low round neckline decorated by a pleated muslin ruffle; a green ribbon is used as a drawstring around the neckline; capped short sleeves with pleated muslin ruffles; cap has a mother-of-pearl button; straight and unfitted.
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. M. H. Morse, Jr.
Object Number
Z.1216
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