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Machine-stitched with hand-stitched finishing. Made of fine quality heavy striped pique with napped underside. Excellent workmanship. Dress (a) - closes in the back with a thick pearl buttons. High waisted bodice with high round neck and 4 pleats down the front. Long sleeves. Fine featherstitching down the center front. Skirt opens in front with overlapped edges without hooks or the like. Featherstitched around hems. Cloak (b) - cut on bias with the center back seam and curved front edges. Hem finished with piping and deep frill of superb quality Swiss embroidery.

G2004.166ab

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Cotton

White

1870 - 1880

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