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Hand-stitched dress except for bodice seams and 3 of 4 rows of top stitching on front. Recycled silk lined with glazed cotton, back hooked closure. Boned. Gathered front ‘infant’ bodice, yoke, shaped ‘coat’ sleeves with black ruched silk ribbon decoration with black glass buttons. Pleated skirt, unlined. Attached crudely to the waistband. Out-of-period narrow turned-over hem. Has a pocket.
G88.002
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Silk
Glazed Cotton
Tan
1865
American
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