boy's dress, unknown maker from the United States

Artwork Overview

boy's dress
boy's dress
boy's dress
mid 1800s
boy's dress , mid 1800s
Where object was made: United States
Material/technique: cotton muslin
Dimensions:
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): not including ties 61 x 80 cm
Object Length/Width (Length x Width): 88.9 x 48.26 cm
Credit line: Gift of Mrs. Luther Lewis
Accession number: 1939.0048
Not on display
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Archive Label:
This handmade dress was worn as a child by the husand of the donor. It was common for female and male toddlers to be dressed alike and not to wear clothing that defined gender differences until later in childhood.

Exhibitions

Threads of History: Textiles from the Spencer Museum of Art
1990