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Nightgown

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched infant nightgown made of white cotton dimity. Drawstring in the neck. Turnback slightly pointed cuffs. Back opening. Crocheted lace trim on neckline and cuffs. Sleeves have slight fullness at the top. Embroidered insertion at (natural) waist-front gathered area to which self-sashes are attached.

G88.081

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dressing Gown

Unisex

Dimity

White

1830 - 1850

American

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