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Entirely hand-stitched infant shirt made of cotton. Flaps, gussets, and sleeves with gathers at the top. Narrow picot-like lace on the edges, except for the real lace on a long flap. Insertion on the shoulder made of Bouton strip and fagoting. Flaps are embroidered with linen in satin & buttonhole stitches, and French knots in a scroll motif.
G93.017
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Historic Costume
Shirt
Unisex
Cotton
White
1850
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