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Dress

Object/Artifact

Entirely hand stitched printed cotton dress; machine ground lattice on ‘rainbow’ yellow/violet. Multicolored florets overprinted. High waist, waistband to which gauffered bodice and skirt are attached. Drawstrings front and back; CB opening, shoulder strap. Longish skirt with 1.5” tuck. Narrow hem. Short, slightly puffed sleeves with self-frills. MOP button on one shoulder; each sleeve has attached underneath the button, one end of a silk thread loop to draw up the sleeve when the loop is hooked over the button. Toddler size.

G96.101

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Youth

Historic Costume

1845

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