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Small woman or teen size. Dress is entirely hand stitched, of celadon green taffeta. Apron front, CF closing with drawstrings in top and button of bodice fronts. Floating front bodice lining. Skirt pleated onto sides and back; gathered on long drawstring at front. Bodice fronts extend over shoulder to back section; deeply set round armscyes. Tubular elbow-length sleeves. White glazed cotton lining in bodice, none in skirt.
G2005.122
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Taffeta
1810 - 1820
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
American
taffeta
hand stitched
apron front
Quaker
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