Name/Title
DressEntry/Object ID
VC.74.13Description
Baby's dress, sheer, short-sleeved dress: square neck, short, capelet sleeves; with fine scalloped edge and embroidery; two triangular embroidered insets front of neck; two small embroidered strips at back-opening above placket; two strips of bobbin lace one down each side of front, each edged with foliate embroidery, each strip curving outward toward sleeve at top; elaborately scalloped bottom edge, each point having an embroidered spray, and a small medallion insert of lace. Drawstring from lace insertions through very high waistline, fastening in back.Collection
Van Cortlandt Manor Object CollectionClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Made/Created
Artist Information
Artist
UnknownAttribution
MakerNotes
Dates: 1800 - 1833
Date made: r. 1800 - 1833Dimensions
Dimension Description
OverallLength
21 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 21 in. (53.3 cm)Dimension Description
In frontLength
19-1/2 inDimension Notes
Display Dimensions: 19 1/2 in. (49.5 cm)Condition
Notes
Remarks: Details of condition: Overall tan discoloration with random brown stains, especially at bottom.Relationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Van Cortlandt Family, UnknownNotes
Former ownerGeneral Notes
Note Type
StorageNoteNote
Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Union Church, Storage, Shelf 03C