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Entirely hand-stitched girl's dress made of white cap dimity (window pane checks). Bodice gathered at the top and the bottom. Midsection has unusual horizontal band of hand-knit cotton insertion. Short sleeves cut as circles with narrow machine edging. Inset piped waistband. China buttons.
G90.179
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Dimity
White
1855 - 1865
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