Girl's Dress with Pantaloons, circa 1850
THF28479 / Girl's Dress with Pantaloons, circa 1850
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Artifact Overview
The short hem of this dress and the pantalettes beneath allowed the young girl who wore them freedom of movement. This dress and pantalettes are homemade, pieced from scraps of cotton fabric. Cotton prints like these were often used for everyday garments -- they were inexpensive and the patterned fabrics helped hide dirt between washings.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Dress (Garment)
Date Made
circa 1850
Place of Creation
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
00.4.3585
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Cotton (Textile)
Calico
Technique
Hand sewing
Color
Red
Dimensions
Width: 17 in
Length: 18 in
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