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Entirely hand-stitched boy's dress (given that the skirt is quite short) made of chrome orange vermicelli print cotton. Smooth bodice; straight waist; short sleeved made of double self-frills with piped hems. Draw string wide neckline, meant to be pulled off shoulders. Back opening with concealed brass hook / eye closure. Bodice lined with sturdy white cotton. Deep hem with double border of white rickrack or wave braid.
G2012.023
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Dress
Male
Cotton
Cotton
Yellow
1850 - 1855
Everyday
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