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Coat, Frock
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched boy’s frock coat made of fine white ribbed cotton. Wide round collar. Skirt gathered onto the yoke. Sleeves full with fullness stitched down at top and wrist. Front opening. One hook. Drawstring waist. Two tucks around the skirt, one removed recently, one much earlier. Lace edging on collar and cuffs.
G87.196
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Coat
Male
Cotton
White
1840
American
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