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Infant's shirt
Worn by: Elizabeth Hyslop (Sumner) (American, 1757–1810)
American
third quarter of the 18th century
Object Place: Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Medium/Technique
Linen plain weave with linen tape
Dimensions
Center front: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)
Center back: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)
Center back: 18.1 cm (7 1/8 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Emily Welles Robbins (Mrs. Harry Pelham Robbins) and the Hon. Sumner Welles, in memory of Georgiana Welles Sargent
Accession Number49.938
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CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionShort-sleeved infant's shirt with U-shaped neckline and pair of ties at front closure, small underarm gussets
InscriptionsWritten in ink on fabric label sewn inside: "Infant's shirt Prob. Hyslop family mid. 18th century"
ProvenanceMay have been worn by Elizabeth Hyslop Sumner (1757-1810); Inherited by her great-granddaughter, 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