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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched cotton dress. Bodice gathered into yoke and waistband. Sleeves with one seam on outer side, cut wider toward top. Armscye piping; no cuff. Long full skirt whipped onto waistband. Back closure. Lining separate from fashion fabric.
G89.123
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Female
Cotton
Brown
Black
1860 - 1865