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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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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

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