Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
SS.75.26Description
Baby's long dress: wide square neckline with narrow tape ties at back opening edged with bound zig-zag; V-shaped bodice with very intricate cutwork embellished with satin and outline stitch, flanked by 2 wide ruffles edged with bound zig-zag; short sleeves with cutwork on shoulder and two tiers of narrow broderie anglais ruffles; in back, wide fold-down collar edged with bound zig-zag; back bodice gathered to waist band with ties in back; very full skirt finely pleated into narrow waistband; one line of embroidery down center from waistband to hem, flanked by 2 wide ruffles; center front hem - design of cartouche surrounded by scrolling vines, leaves, and flowers in various patterns of cutwork, outline and satin stitch, bound zig-zag hem.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
43-3/4 inDiameter
38-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 43 3/4 x 38 1/2 in. (111.1 x 97.8 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Holes in lower front; some discolored spots; yellowed.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