Baby's first shirt
Category
Costume
Date
circa 1800 - circa 1840
Materials
Cotton
Measurements
228 mm (length)
Collection
Sudbury Hall Museum of Childhood, Derbyshire
NT 658517
Summary
A baby's first shirt made of cotton (circa 1800 - circa 1840) The short sleeves have triangular inserts underarm. The garment is open at the back or front. The garment is stained and worn into holes in a few places. The neckline has two slits on either shoulder forming a rectangular flap that folds down front and back to protect the baby's skin.