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Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress made of plain red cotton. Black wool 'rikrak' border on wide flaring raglan sleeves. Deep, wide neckline, probably intended to drop to edge of shoulders. Dropped, flaring, smooth bodice. Fairly short skirt with 2 deep tucks above deep hem.

G86.166

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Dress

Male

Cotton

Wool

Red

Black

1860

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