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Bootie
Object/Artifact
White cotton dimity infant booties, machine stitched with overcast seams; white cotton embroidered scalloped borders and floral motifs; ankle straps with eyelets for ribbons; long narrow self-sole with rounded toe. No lining. Overcast seams. 4” long.
G87.126
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1860 - 1920
User Age: Infant Gender: Neutral
bootie
infant
dimity
cotton
machine stitched
embroidered
Pennsylvania
United States of America
North America