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Gown, Dressing

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched child’s wrapper or dressing gown made of printed cotton with a textured weave. Lapis print with puzzle-piece paisley effect. Printed border; speculated to be for a apron. Self-double layered throughout. Bound neck and armscye seams. Wide circular cape collar. Flaring sleeves with controlled pleats at top. No cuffs.

G94.012

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Youth

Historic Costume

Dressing Gown

Unisex

Cotton

Red

Blue

1838

American

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