Infant Dress

infant dress 78B

infant dress 78B

Name/Title

Infant Dress

Entry/Object ID

1111.078.002

Description

Infant's dress. Front, from collar to hem 27 5/8 inches x width at hem 28 1/2 inches. White dress with sleeves (7 3/8 inches long). Dress has 7 fine tucks on either side of delicate, embroidered openwork center panel. Lace, probably handmade, around neck, cuffs, and numerous inserts. Back of dress includes 5 tucks on either side of closure, which has 3 buttons. Dress is handsewn. Date of Origin: C. 1910. Personal Associations: Dress worn by Alice Stevens Purse, granddaughter of F.C. Pendleton.