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Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched child's dress made of silk taffeta, recycled. Moderately pointed bodice, released pleats from the center front waist to shoulders. Braid trim. Tight sleeves with turned-up cuff. The skirt is gathered almost to the center front, attached across the back of the bodice. Faced hem, lined sleeves, and bodice. The center front has bones. 2 tucks near the hem. Back closure.

G93.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Unisex

Silk

Olive

1843 - 1846

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