Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby's coat
Object Number:
Z.1171.49
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Flannel, satin, needlepoint lace
Dimensions:
Overall: 40 x 28 in. ( 101.6 x 71.1 cm )
Description:
Pale yellow flannel baby coat with scalloped edges trimmed in satin and needlepoint lace all around; made in a half circle, it is fitted at the shoulders and neck with fitted long sleeves and a satin ribbon tied in a bow at the wrist; the attached hood is gathered on at the neckline and has a drawstring near the outer edge to fit the head to size, tied in a bow at the forehead; large satin ribbon at the neck to fasten; small scalloped pocket on the left trimmed with needlepoint lace and satin, satin bowtie in the center.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




