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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Gown, Dressing

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched infant dressing gown made of white pique cotton in a princess style. Opens completely down the front. Coat-like sleeves. Self robings on either side. Turndown collar and cuffs are edged with self-frills.

G2003.224

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Cotton

White

1860 - 1875

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

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