Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Dress |
Catalog Number |
1955.28.3 |
Date |
1842-43 |
Material(s) |
Cotton |
Dimensions |
H-33 inches |
Description |
This is a white cotton baby dress. It has a tie back at the neck and a round collar. There is an horizontal ladder at the back and a lace insert and trim on the sleeve. There are two lace inserts and a lace hem on the skirt. |
Notes |
This dress and cap (1955.28.2) were worn by Jefferson Oxley. Born in Cynthia, Kentucky on July 16, 1842, Jefferson was the first born son of Lawson and Mary Jane Dills/Dells Oxley. |
Collection |
KHS Museum Collection |
People |
Oxley, Jefferson |
Subjects |
Infants Babies Children Children's clothing & dress |
Search Terms |
Cynthiana (Ky.) Harrison County (Ky.) Children Children's clothing Children's clothing & dress infant |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |