Girl's Dress, 1870-1880
THF28428 / Girl's Dress, 1870-1880
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Artifact Overview
Mothers were responsible for dressing their children, often making many of their clothes themselves. This wool dress is homemade, with most of the stitching done on a sewing machine rather than by hand. The woman who made it attempted to provide her daughter with a stylish dress. Young girls' dresses reflected the latest fashions, but had shorter skirt lengths and different trims.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dress (Garment)
Date Made
1870-1880
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Probably made in the United States
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
81.125.5
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Wool (Textile)
Twill
Velvet (Fabric weave)
Technique
Machine sewing (Technique)
Hand sewing
Color
Purple
Black (Color)
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