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Child's dress

Description: Child's dress of white linen. Sleeveless, possibly a pinafore. Machine and hand stitched. Bobbin lace ruffles on armscyes, neckline and borders of front panel. Three vertical panels of vertical pin tucks at front. Two inserted front panels and ruffle at hem of machine lace with elements of white work and open work embroidery; scalloped hem. Two drawstrings at waist that tie at the back and two buttons to close placket at back.
Date: 1900

White cotton petticoat

Description: Fine white cotton petticoat with deep tucked border from knee to hem, and elaborately embroidered non gathered flounce. Believed to be cut down from one piece garment.
Date: 1900/1909
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