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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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