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Entirely hand-stitched girl’s dress made of PW fine white cotton. Bodice gathered into the waistband. Wide neckline edged with narrow Ayrshire. Simple straight sleeves with cuffs formed of and trimmed with Ayrshire insertion. Piping. Underlining with darts; no bones. 2” tuck above 2” hem.

G91.179

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

White

1850

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