From My Mother
My mother, who did not like to sew, embroidered a baby kimono for her only child prior to my birth. She was a pianist; the piece of music shown here is from Schumann’s “Kinderszenen.”
Mother Love
An old baby kimono, with “heart”.
Bodice
The Rose replaces the zipper pull on the garment.
Child's play suit and silk and lace christening gown
Collection of the Henry Sheldon Museum