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Child's Dress (USA), early 19th century

This is a Child's dress. It is dated early 19th century and we acquired it in 1965. Its medium is linen (?) and its technique is rick-rack used as tape with needle lace fillings. It is a part of the Textiles department.

This object was donated by Harvey Smith. It is credited Gift of Harvey Smith.

Its dimensions are

H x W (overall): 54 × 73.7 cm (21 1/4 in. × 29 in.)

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Child's Dress (USA), early 19th century; linen (?); H x W (overall): 54 × 73.7 cm (21 1/4 in. × 29 in.); Gift of Harvey Smith; 1965-4-1

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