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Skirt

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched skirt made of cotton check. The pattern consists of a cream background with tan and blue stripes. Short, very full skirt with one tuck near the hem. Tightly gathered into a narrow waistband with 7 buttonholes. Self-pocket in the right front. Unlined.

G92.084

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Skirt

Female

Cotton

Cream

Yellow

Blue

1860

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