Suit
- Object Name:
- Suit
- Object ID:
- 1976.016.02
- Place of Origin:
- Orient
- Date:
- 1870-1880
- Description:
- Suit (or dress, per Madeline Farnsworth), child's. Woven linen brocade. Woven with a textured right triangle design of rough straw-colored silk. Cotton embroidery around cuffs and outlining two side panels over the shoulder and across side. A connecting leaf motif in cream and black. Leaf motif braid on sleeves, down front and around hem. Side gares. Handsewn. Seven 0.6" buttons down back; five button holes. Welting at sleeves. Seven button front closure.
- Material:
- Textile
Cotton
Silk - Dimensions:
- L-22 inches
- Provenance:
- This boy's suit (possibly oriental origin) was worn by Herbert C. Fogg, son of Albert and Roxanne Fogg (Sandwich and later Laconia) and brother of Abbie.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Mary C. Gilmore
- Subjects:
- Clothing and dress, Children's clothing and dress
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