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Pinafore

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Tiny girl’s made of black silk taffeta overskirt / pinafore. Pinner front with straps that gather into the waistband that closes at the side front. This is identical in the back. No fasteners. Apron-like skirt section in front; longer one in back. These are joined at sides by similar shorter side panels. All pieces are bordered with ruched taffeta strips bound with narrow black velvet ribbon.

G2006.138

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Pinafore

Female

Taffeta

Black

1865 - 1868

American

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