Historical information
This baby's dress is an example of the clothing made for their children by the families who had settled in the Moorabbin Shire in mid 19th C
Significance
The skill and craftsmanship shown in this baby's dress is an example of the clothing made by the pioneer settlers and market gardeners in Moorabbin Shire who had to be self reliant and made their own clothing and utensils.
Physical description
Home-made, infant's short, long-sleeved, cream silk dress. With inset machine-made lace panels and ribbon inserts on bodice and on the sleeve cuffs. Small buttons down the back. .
