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Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress (the skirt is quite short) made of blue and green floral print cotton. Smooth bodice. Straight waist. Very short sleeves with narrow crocheted lace-edged turnback cuffs. Draw sting made of extra wave braid in the wide neckline, meant to be pulled off shoulders. Back opening with concealed brass hook/eye closure. The bodice is lined with sturdy white cotton. Deep hem with a border of white rikrak or wave braid. Well-made.

G2012.024

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Dress

Male

Cotton

Cotton

Blue

1850 - 1855

American

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