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Entirely hand-stitched fine girl’s dress made of white cotton. Lavishly hand-embroidered with paisley-motif eyelet robings, sleeves, hem, and insertion in bodice and skirt. Bands of small tucks in the skirt and the bodice. Piped waist and armscyes. Gauged skirt. Drawstring neck with Ayrshire edging. 3 covered flat buttons.

G90.081

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

White

1855 - 1865

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