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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Gown, Long

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Infant’s long entirely hand stitched white linen dress; embroidered with floral motif in satin stitch and French knots in cotton thread along hem and on sleeves; open back, all edges embroidered; drawstrings in neck and sleeves; smooth front, fuller longer back; high waist.

G88.088

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Infant

Historic Costume

Dress

1805 - 1815

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