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Entirely hand-stitched girl’s dress made of white cotton. This dress seems to be a recycling from an 1820s dress. Short tubular sleeves with pin tucks; shirring on the shoulder and top of bodice and base. Moderately pointed waist; scoop neckline; corded hem border design with large eyelets and net in leafy voids. Rear opening hooks. Ayrshire trim.
G89.139
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Cotton
White
1840 - 1845
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