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Dress
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Young child's short dress or first dress of fine white cotton. Entirely machine-sewn. Bodice is pleated or tucked toward CF, with Cb closure of MOP buttons. Placket is hidden in back. Cb and CF both have inserted triangular panel of machine-embroidered cotton fabric. Stand neckline/collar made from machine-embroidered cotton, gathered around neckline to form a stand or flounce standing up. Long sleeves slightly bent, made form two pieces. Wrist has two tucks and flounce of same fabric as collar. Very deep hem on skirt bottom. Ties of cotton attached at hips. Light staining on skirt.
2024.15.011
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Child, Unisex [Historic Costume]
Dress
Unisex
1870 - 1900