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Girl's Dress
Girl's Dress

Girl's Dress

Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1830-1835
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with a mother of pearl button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width across shoulders): 17 1/2 x 13in. (44.5 x 33cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Miss L. E. Reggio
DescriptionYoung girl's sleeved pinafore of white cotton, woven with a fine twill rib. The pinafore has a wide neckline controlled by a drawstring. The shoulder is sloped and the shoulder seam and armscye are piped. The leg-o'-mutton sleeves are very full at the top, and they curve and taper to a narrow wrist. The seam along the inside of the sleeve is piped. The center back opening extends for the length of the pinafore. It closes with the drawstring at the neck and with a single mother of pearl button five inches from the top.
Object number1959.108.20
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