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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress made of fine, thin cotton madras or gingham. Plaid has shades of brown, tan, white, and sky blue. All cut on bias. Smooth, straight, wide bodice with dropped waist, and very short skirt with a deep hem. Short, slightly flared sleeves. Wide scoop neckline. Fastens in the back with 4 MOP buttons. Bodice and sleeves lined with heavy white cotton. Basting remains in place at the waist.
G2004.058
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Dress
Male
Cotton
Gingham
Blue
1850 - 1855
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