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Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched infant’s long gown of heavy cotton. High waist. Wide, straight neckline with drawstring, edged with narrow eyelet embroidered edging. Short sleeves arranged in two puffs, cuffs trimmed to match. Long, plain skirt and bodice gathered into Ayreshire insertion cased waistband. Deep hem finished with matching edging.

G2003.030

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Cotton

White

1825 - 1830

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