Ensemble

Unknown

1876 · wool, silk · Costume Institute

The complete four-piece ensemble, seen here, is rare for children's clothing. This piece is a good representation of high style childrenswear from the 1870s. The whimsical detail in combination of red and blue ribbon trim on the coat, defines the coat as a separate piece of outerwear from the other parts of the ensemble. It is very possible that the bodice and jacket are alternatives bodices for the skirt.

Artist

Unknown

Date

1876

Medium

wool, silk

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 Antoinette Dwight, 1936