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Child's dress

(American, 1818–1879)
about 1820
Place of UseBoston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/TechniqueCotton plain weave, cotton embroidery, cotton lace inserts
DimensionsCenter front: 51.4 cm (20 1/4 in.)
Center back: 52.1 cm (20 1/2 in.)
Credit LineGift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession number49.934
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ClassificationsCostumes
InscriptionsWritten in ink on fabric label sewn to dress inside back waist closure: "Child's dress Benjamin Welles family, Boston about 1820."
ProvenanceMay have been worn by Elizabeth Welles (born 1816) or her sister, Georgiana Welles (born 1818), both of Boston; Inherited by their niece and daughter, respectively, Miss Georgiana Welles Sargent (born 1858) of New York City; Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent, to MFA 1949
early 19th century
first half of 19th century
1800–12
19th century
late 18th–early 19th century
11th century
about 1815
about 1860