Child's Dress Rendered by Joseph L. Boyd (artist), c. 1937 watercolor, graphite, and gouache on paper overall: 44.6 x 36.3 cm (17 9/16 x 14 5/16 in.) Index of American Design 1943.8.1782

From the Tour: Costumes from the Index of American Design
Object 18 of 26

This child's dress was made about 1860 in New Orleans. The fabric is blue and green plaid linen. It has velvet ribbon trimming and silk fringe. The lining is unbleached cotton.

Girls' clothing was patterned after adult styles. In most cases the length of the skirt was an indication of a girl's age; the shorter the skirt the younger the wearer.

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