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Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched girl’s dress made of fine white cotton. 2 bands of Valenciennes lace insertion in the bodice, and 3 above hem of skirt. Neckline edged with the same lace. Short gigot sleeves with lace bands and edging on narrow cuffs. Waistline bodice gathers centered at the center front. Skirt is whipped to lace waistband.
G87.163
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Cotton
White
1835 - 1840
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