Pinafore

Name/Title

Pinafore

Entry/Object ID

G87.075

Description

Cotton (microscope identified) printed with mauve spots ringed with black, entirely handstitched; white tape forming vandykes edging along neckline & sleevs; waistband, gathered skirt 3/4 way around; back bodice has 6 decorative mother of pearl button closing and two brass hooks with thread eyes. About 26” long.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Made/Created

Date made

1860

Notes

User Age: child Gender: female

Ethnography

Culture/Tribe

American

Lexicon

Search Terms

girl's pinafore, spotted cotton, handstitched, MOP buttons, brass hooks, vandyke edging