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Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched boy’s overdress made of purple printed cotton. Gathered into a shallow yoke. Back opening. Short tubular sleeves with double self-frill. No fasteners. Tuck above the hem.

G2002.031

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Male

Historic Costume

Dress

Male

Cotton

Purple

1840 - 1850

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