Dress

Marcelle Julien

second quarter 20th century · cotton · Costume Institute

Marcelle Julien was an exclusive children's boutique, and the level of detail in this garment illustrates that exclusivity. The fine craftsmanship can be seen in the rickrack, overstitching and overall pintucking of the dress. The companion boy's ensemble, 2009.300.3368a, b, is equally charming, and it is garments such as these that emphasize the natural appeal of small children.

Artist

Marcelle Julien

Date

second quarter 20th century

Medium

cotton

Culture

American

Department

Costume Institute

Credit line

Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Mrs. Alan L. Corey, Jr., 1980