Dress
Dateca.1875
OriginAmerica
MediumBrown twill, blue cotton binding.
DimensionsOL: 24"
Credit LineGift of Tasha Tudor.
Object number1997-150
DescriptionChild's dress or pinafore of brown twill printed with small black flowers, trimmed with blue cotton binding and bias trim. Garment is fashioned with a low scoop neckline bound with blue, cap sleeves with crenelations, and paired blue bands of trim applied in curving pattern to the bodice and skirt. Hem is finished with crenelations edged with blue binding. The bodice and skirt are cut in one, without a waist seam. Garment closes with buttons down back.ProvenanceFrom the collection of Tasha Tudor.
Ca. 1870
1837-1843
ca. 1790
1720-1750
ca. 1785
ca. 1835
1770-1810
Textile ca. 1740; gown 1770-1776
1730s; gown remodeled ca. 1750
1770s, remade from earlier style.