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Pinafore
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched child's pinafore made of white twill cotton. Wide, flared gored form covers 3/4 of the circumference with the center back section a bit shorter. Sleeveless with ‘shoulder straps’. The center back closure with decorative pearl buttons. Gores and edges finished with red piping.
G2005.065
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Youth
Historic Costume
Pinafore
Unisex
Cotton
White
Red
1860 - 1870
American