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Boy’s dress made of thin peach wool. Flat plain bodice. Short sleeves; one opens at shoulder with no fasteners. Evidence of pinning in the cotton lining. Bottom and neckline edges are scalloped. Short skirt attached in box pleats. Embroidered grapevine border above deep hem in golden yellow silk.

G2003.034

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Dress

Male

Wool

Cotton

Orange

1855 - 1860

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