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Child's Wrapper (USA)
This is a Child's wrapper. It is dated 1860–69 and we acquired it in 1956. Its medium is cotton, mother-of-pearl (buttons) and its technique is printed on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.
A wrapper was an informal dress with a looser fit and softer lines that typically was worn at home. Made of printed cotton in a small floral pattern, these designs were also known as “neats.” They were extremely popular, economical and appropriate for female attire regardless of age. Designs for floral “neats” often are distinguished by small sprigs printed in one or two colors on a white ground fabric and are similar to the swatches pasted in book 1945-55-1. Their simple motifs meant they were inexpensive to design and produce.
This object was
donated by
Mary M. Kenway.
It is credited Gift of Mary M. Kenway from the estate of Sarah B. Russell.
Its dimensions are
H (neck to hem): 57 cm (22 7/16 in.)
Cite this object as
Child's Wrapper (USA); cotton, mother-of-pearl (buttons); H (neck to hem): 57 cm (22 7/16 in.); Gift of Mary M. Kenway from the estate of Sarah B. Russell; 1956-181-38
