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Child's Combination

Dateabout 1880-1900

MediumMachine-stitched cotton, with mother of pearl buttons

DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 32 x 14in. (81.3 x 35.6cm)

Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection

DescriptionGirl's combination undergarment of plain white cotton, with a 3/4-inch-wide band collar trimmed with rickrack. The combination opens at center front from the neckline to the crotch and fastens with four mother of pearl buttons. The long sleeves are constructed of two pieces with an upper and lower seam; they are set smoothly into the armscye and are gathered into a band at the wrist. The legs appear to have been shortened, as the hem is roughly hand-stitched. This garment is cut on the bias.

Object number1995.196.0

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