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Pinafore
Object/Artifact
Child’s pinafore of white cotton with red brocade stripe design; entirely hand stitched; frills whipped to armscyes and hem and opening; drawstring neck; perfectly straight, ‘straps’ on shoulder.
G86.211
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1800 - 1820
User Age: child Gender: neutral
American
white cotton
Child's pinafore
red brocade stripes
handstitched
white/red float