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Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of printed cotton. The print is of a tiny red leafy vine. High waist with 2 bands of handmade rickrack insertion forming a V center-front. Wide scoop neckline. Puffed sleeves. Fairly narrow skirt with sides of the front panel cut at an angle. Waistband made of machine-brocaded white cotton insertion trim. The same machine-brocaded trim is used at the cuffs and neckline. Hem finished with rickrack trim.
G2004.084
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Cotton
Red
1810 - 1825
Everyday
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