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Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of red wool. Small coat sleeves with three pointed bands trimmed in rows of black velvet strips at the cuffs. Three Jet beads at each band point. Piping along high round neckline and shoulder seams. Hooks and eyes closure at the center back. Completely lined with brown glazed cotton. Dress is twill cotton tape at interior waist for tying. Gussets added to skirt at each side. 2 Jet beads on each shoulder top.
G2019.04.1
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Wool
Glazed Cotton
Red
Black
1860 - 1865
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