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Entirely hand-stitched infant shirt made of sheer linen. Usual square layout with a long body. Narrow sleeves added to the body with an inherent gusset. The neck edge eased onto the band of Bucks lace insertion with leaf motif. The neckline is finished with narrow Bucks baby lace. The sleeve end is finished with insertion and a wide flat frill made of Bucks lace with a diamond design.

G2003.039

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Shirt

Unisex

Linen

White

1850 - 1870

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