Museum Collections
Luce Center
Baby's coat
Object Number:
Z.1171.48ab
Date:
1850-1900
Medium:
Silk
Dimensions:
Overall: 23 3/4 x 24 3/4 in. ( 60.3 x 62.9 cm )
Description:
Cream silk baby coat with a round collar decorated with drawnwork around the edge and whitework embroidery; long sleeves with a folded cuff with drawnwork and whitework decoration and silk ribbons at the wrist; vertical rows of drawnwork and whitework decoration at the shoulders, across the back and along the front opening of the coat; three mother-of-pearl buttons and silk ribbon ties at the neck to fasten the coat.
Credit Line:
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse, Jr.
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.




