Girl's Dress with Pantaloons, circa 1850

Summary

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.

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

Dress (Garment)

Date Made

circa 1850

Place of Creation

United States 

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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