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Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched girl's dress made of double-pink printed calico. Longish straight bodice with wide, shallow neck and short cap sleeves overlapping on top like petals. Short skirt with peplum or Basque effect. All are outlined in a fine white braid. Six-button closure in front.

G2004.080

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Calico

Pink

1855 - 1860

American

Everyday

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