Boy's overalls of cream-colored cotton nankeen, made with a fall front that closes with two buttons--one at each corner. The center back of the overall bodice is made from railroaded corded cotton--dimity or fustian--and the straps button to the pointed bodice fronts with small bone buttons. The lining on the center back is coarse, plain woven linen.
overalls (main garments)
cotton (textile)
stitching
Coveralls
Coveralls
B3865
Unknown
Museum Accession
1988.377.2
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