Child's dress
early 18th century
Classification
costume & accessories
Department
Smithsonian Collection
Museum
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Credit
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. DeWitt Clinton Cohen in memory of Eleanor and Sarah Hewitt
Accession Number
1940-93-68
About this artwork
Research in Progress
Art Historical Context
This delicate *Child's Dress* from the early th century offers a charming glimpse into the world of-era childhood fashion. Housed in the Smithsonian American Art Museum's of Costume & Accessories, exemplifies the Smithsonian Collection's commitment to preserving everyday artifacts that reveal intimate details of American life. Though the artist and medium remain unidentified—reflecting ongoing research—the garment's survival from over 300 years ago underscores the fragility and rarity of such textiles. In the early 1700s, children's clothing mirrored adult styles but was scaled down, often pr...
About the Artist
Unknown
The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...