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Pinafore

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched pinafore made of printed cotton. The design consists of a grayish maroon design. Skirt opens in the back that closes with 4 white China buttons. Wide neck. Sleeveless. Neck and armscyes bound with different prints. Smooth bodice. Skirt gathered into a piped waist.

G2002.124

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Youth

Historic Costume

Pinafore

Unisex

Cotton

Gray

Purple

1860 - 1875

American

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