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Gown, Long
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched infant long gown made of fine white lawn, semi sheer; embroidered with Ayreshire style eyelet work. Fairly high waist made as a casing for a 1" silk ribbon, still present. The ribbon is now a pale cream color, with delicate brocade geometric design. The long, somewhat narrow skirt exhibits no seams except near the hem; apparently a seam was worked into both of the long lines of embroidery down each side front. The hem double-scalloped with eyelet borders and floral sprays; the bodice has a small floral motif with triangular center panel, and a field of eyelets. Edging across the neck, waist, and panel made of rows of French knots. Short raglan sleeves with triangular panel on top.
G2011.066
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Dress
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
White
1805 - 1820
American