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Shirt
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched infant shirt made of fine linen. Wide, and sleeveless. Underarm gusset and flap in the shoulder, and front and back neckline. Joined at the shoulder with the insertion of elaborate needle run lace, fagotting, and minute eyelet embroidery. The latter continues around the edges except the back. Neck and arm opening finished with lace.
G2004.123
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Infant
Historic Costume
Shirt
Unisex
Linen
White
1850 - 1875