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Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched infant dress made of white cotton. Very high bodice; slightly scooped neckline. Shoulder ‘straps,’ short straight sleeves. Long skirt. The dress opens down the back. Fine linen drawstrings in the neckline front and back. Wide linen PW tape drawstrings in the back waist. Embroidered with cotton in a satin stitch and French knots creating a floral nosegay on the sleeves, bodice, and deep hem border.

G97.048

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Cotton

White

1800

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