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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of silk taffeta, recycled. Moderately pointed bodice, released pleats from the center front waist to shoulders. Braid trim. Tight sleeves with turned-up cuff. The skirt is gathered almost to the center front, attached across the back of the bodice. Faced hem, lined sleeves, and bodice. The center front has bones. 2 tucks near the hem. Back closure.
G93.078
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Female
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Silk
Olive
1843 - 1846