Textiles and Fashion in the 19th Century

Child's wrapper

A wrapper was an informal dress of printed cotton with a loose fit and soft lines, typically worn at home. The fabric is an example of the popular and economical "neats," which often were distinguished by small floral sprigs printed in one or two colors on a white ground fabric.


Child's wrapper
United States, 1860-1869
Roller-printed plain-weave cotton, mother-of-pearl buttons
Gift of Mary M. Kenway, from the estate of Sarah B. Russell. 1956-181-38