Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
SS.75.25Description
Baby's long cambric dress: wide square neckline with narrow tape at back opening; edged with bound zig-zag; V-shaped bodice with very intricate cutwork, embellished with satin and outline stitch, flanked with wide ruffles edged with bound zig-zag; short sleeves with cutwork on shoulder and 4 ties of narrow broiderie anglais ruffles; in back, wide fold-down collar edged with zig-zag; back bodice gathered to waistband with ties in back; very full skirt finely pleated into narrow waistband; center front 1 line embroidery from waistband to hem, flanked by two wide ruffles; center front hem design of cartouche surrounded by scrolling vines, leaves and flowers in various patterns of cutwork, outline and satin stitch; hem of bound zig-zag.Collection
Sunnyside Object CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: c. 1840
Date made: r. 1834 - 1867Dimensions
Dimension Description
Diameter at bottomLength
41-5/8 inDiameter
38-7/8 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 41 5/8 x 38 7/8 in. (105.7 x 98.7 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Sleeve seams totally ripped out. Holes under arms. White but with brown stain left front hem.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Irving Family, UnknownNotes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
Curatorial RemarksNote
GIFT - $800 evaluation for group of Irving family baby clothes, SS.75.19 - .35.Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 01B