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Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched dress made of printed sheer white windowpane muslin. The print consists of small light brown motifs. The skirt is unlined. Self hem. Right pocket. The bodice is gathered at the waist the center front and the center back. The bodice lining extends from the waist to just above the bust. The center front opening with hooks and eyes on the lining; not on the fabric. Mid forearm length bell sleeves edged with self-ruching. Piped neckline, waistline, and armscye.

G94.054

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Muslin

White

Brown

1855

American

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