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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Dress

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Child’s dress entirely hand stitched block printed thin cotton (found the relevant registration marks and glitches) on lavender, black and yellow meander design. Wide scoop neck finished with band of Ayreshire as well as the short, wide puffed sleeves. Piped armscyes. Smooth across front and fullness in back. High waist with back opening closed with two pairs of large, tarnished brass hooks.

G2000.077

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Dress

Female

Cotton

Multi

1815 - 1825

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