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1. Boy's Jacket, about 1820

Description:
This jacket is for a very young boy, perhaps three or four years of age, and is notable for its exquisite hand-stitching. It belonged to the Mitchell family of Long Island, New York.
Date Issued:
[1815 TO 1825]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

2. Boy's Suit, about 1820

Description:
The military-looking Eton-style suit was common for young boys in the 19th Century and was used for school or special occasions. This rare example belonged to the Mitchell family of rural New York State (as did the very similar suit numbered 35.596.57). The jacket front is very typical of those worn around 1820. This is a variation of the skeleton suit in which the trouser buttons attached to a shirt or braces rather than the jacket.
Date Issued:
[1820 TO 1830]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

3. Child's Dress, about 1780

Description:
This is the earliest child's dress in the Henry Ford collection. While it seems logical that it would close in back, the sleeves are set in in such a way as to indicate a front closure like other short or long gowns. The fabric may well be British. From the Mitchell family of rural New York State.
Date Issued:
[1755 TO 1805]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

4. Boy's Jacket, about 1820

Description:
This young boy's military-looking jacket is unlined and was probably for summer wear. It belonged to the Mitchell family of rural New York State.
Date Issued:
[1815 TO 1825]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

5. Waistcoat, about 1780-1840

Description:
Maybe an under waistcoat, worn under other waistcoast as it is very plain and there is original piecing at side front, indicating the sides would not have been seen.Inserted panel at side seams.Worn by a member of the Mitchell family of New York State.
Date Issued:
[1780 TO 1840]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

6. Boy's Suit, 1820-1830

Description:
The Eton-style suit was common for young boys in the 19th Century and was used for school or special occasions. This rare and rather expensive example belonged to the Mitchell family of rural New York State (as did the very similar suit numbered 35.596.5).The jacket front is very typical of those worn around 1820. The suit is nicely made but not exquisitely so; it is all hand-sewn and of lovely silk fabric. This is a variation of the skeleton suit in which the buttons on the waistband attach to braces or a shirt rather than the jacket.
Date Issued:
[1820 TO 1830]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

7. Trousers, about 1820-1850

Description:
Worn by a member of the Mitchell family of New York State.Used on an everyday basis for hard work.
Date Issued:
[1820 TO 1850]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection

8. Girl's Dress, 1845-1860

Description:
This lovely, expensive girl's dress would have been worn for very special occasions and appears to have been seldom used.
Date Issued:
[1845 TO 1860]
Data Provider:
Wayne State University. Libraries and The Henry Ford
Collection:
Digital Dress Collection