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Gown, Long
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely machine-stitched infant long gown made of cotton broadcloth. Insert lace tape (machined) at hem, across neckline, and at cuffs. Neckline and cuffs are finished off with machine bobbin lace netting. Center back closure with buttons of MOP.
2022.34.007
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Infant
Historic Costume
Long gown
Unisex
Cotton
White
1890 - 1910
Pierson, Nancy J.
Pierson, Emma
Pierson, Dr. Allen