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Collections

Child's Ensemble (Coat and Christening Dress)circa 1890

Not on view
Child's cream silk cape with layered capelet, scalloped lace trim along collar, center front, and capelet hem, with small round buttons
White cotton christening gown displayed on a hanger against a gray background, with long sleeves, gathered bodice, and an elongated skirt featuring bands of pin-tucking, cutwork embroidery, and scalloped lace trim at the hem.
Title
Child's Ensemble (Coat and Christening Dress)
Place Made
United States
Date Made
circa 1890
Medium
Coat: Silk plain weave (faille) with silk embroidery Dress: Cotton plain weave (mull) with cotton embroidery and drawnwork, cotton lace, and mother of pearl buttons Petticoat: Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery
Dimensions
Center back length (Coat): 21 1/2 in. (54.61 cm) Center back length (Dress): 37 1/4 in. (94.62 cm) Center back length (Petticoat): 33 1/2 in. (85.09 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. George P. Hall
Accession Number
M.66.76.6a-c
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles