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Hand-stitched dress except for bodice seams and 3 of 4 rows of top stitching on front. Recycled silk lined with glazed cotton, back hooked closure. Boned. Gathered front ‘infant’ bodice, yoke, shaped ‘coat’ sleeves with black ruched silk ribbon decoration with black glass buttons. Pleated skirt, unlined. Attached crudely to the waistband. Out-of-period narrow turned-over hem. Has a pocket.

G88.002

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Silk

Glazed Cotton

Tan

1865

American

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