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Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress (given that the skirt is quite short) made of chrome orange vermicelli print cotton. Smooth bodice; straight waist; short sleeved made of double self-frills with piped hems. Draw string wide neckline, meant to be pulled off shoulders. Back opening with concealed brass hook / eye closure. Bodice lined with sturdy white cotton. Deep hem with double border of white rickrack or wave braid.

G2012.023

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Dress

Male

Cotton

Cotton

Yellow

1850 - 1855

Everyday

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