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Gown, Long
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched infant dress made of fine white muslin. Cotton chain stitch and drawn work sprigs- all over. Extremely long with extremely high ‘bust'. Silk ribbon drawstrings at the neck and 1” below. Turnback cuffs with handmade lace edging at top and bottom, rather full sleeves. Full-length back opening.
G87.192
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Historic Costume
Dress
Unisex
Muslin
White
1805