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Nightgown
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched infant nightgown made of white cotton dimity. Drawstring in the neck. Turnback slightly pointed cuffs. Back opening. Crocheted lace trim on neckline and cuffs. Sleeves have slight fullness at the top. Embroidered insertion at (natural) waist-front gathered area to which self-sashes are attached.
G88.081
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Historic Costume
Dressing Gown
Unisex
Dimity
White
1830 - 1850
American