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Child's Dresscirca 1857

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Small child's cream cotton dress with eyelet embroidery, braided trim, and puffed sleeves, displayed on a wire hanger against a gray background

Unknown, Child's Dress, circa 1857, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, Gift of Mrs. John Arnett, Photo © Museum Associates/LACMA

Title
Child's Dress
Place Made
United States
Date Made
circa 1857
Medium
Cotton plain weave with cotton embroidery, cotton braid (soutache) and glass buttons
Dimensions
Center back length: 17 1/2 in. (44.45 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. John Arnett
Accession Number
M.81.315.6
Classification
Costumes
Collecting Area
Costume and Textiles