Name/Title
Children’s Aqua Silk Taffeta DressDescription
Dress, princess-style, blue-green silk taffeta, closed in back using 13 self- covered buttons with star design in silk floss. The front panel is edged with tabs, 13 plain self-covered buttons, gathered lace under tabs. On right side panel is a pocket with a box pleat in center and one button. Pocket edged with lace. Skirt of side panel is pleated into back panel. Sides of back panel have tabs, 6 buttons, lace from shoulder to waistline. Hem of front and side panels is tabbed-back panel, plain hem. Long sleeve with tabbed edge, net ruffle. High plain neck. Neck and arm holes have self cording. Dress lined with glazed muslin.Use
by Evelyn White Elliott (1873-1959), when she was four years old.Context
Daughter of Edward and Emily White; married Elwood Elliott 9/27/1924. Was aunt of David White, donor.Collection
Dave & Jean WhiteAcquisition
Accession
1989.015Source or Donor
Jean O’Neal White, David Woodward WhiteAcquisition Method
DonationClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
DressClothing Sex
FemaleSize
Child sizeTextile Details
Fabric
Silk, TaffetaLining
MuslinColor
AquaMade/Created
Date made
circa 1877Time Period
19th CenturyPlace
County
Shelby CountyState/Province
IndianaCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaCreate Date
July 15, 2002Update Date
May 31, 2024
