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Entirely hand-stitched child’s dress made of cotton; printed with vertical pink stripes with red outlines. Fairly high set-in waistband with gathered skirt. The bodice is gathered at the center front and center back waist. High piped neckline; piped armscyes and slightly flaring long sleeves finished with narrow self frills. Two tucks around the skirt. Back opening with hooks and loops at top and waist; buttonholes in between; functional and decorative red-orange “inkwell” China buttons.

G2000.129

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Cotton

Pink

White

1845 - 1855

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