Jacket

ca. 1840

Not on view

This high-styled infant's garment reflects the styles of the time. Every detail is in place, including the gathering of the interior lining which is visible through the net layer. Great attention was also taken to the detail at the sleeve cuffs. The sprig embroidery patterning worked on the net was typical of early nineteenth century garments.

Artwork Details

Object Information

Overview

Title: Jacket
Date: ca. 1840
Culture: American
Medium: silk
Credit Line: Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, Gift of the Brooklyn Museum, 2009; Gift of Martha M. Henning, 1944
Object Number: 2009.300.3042
Curatorial Department: The Costume Institute

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