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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched little boy's mourning dress made of black PW probably mohair. Piped armscyes, and piped waist. Smooth bodice. The skirt is pleated toward the center front and the center back. High neckline silk bound. Slightly full sleeves, pleated at the top, retained by 2 rows of chain stitch. Chain stitch makes fake side back seams.
G93.077
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Child, Male
Historic Costume
Dress
Male
Mohair
Black
1837
Joslin, John Kidder
Original wearer of dress