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Child's white, linen pinafore with red embroidery. White ruffles with red trim adorn armholes. Cinched at waist by white linen belt. Skirt slightly ruffles at waist. Red embroidery in floral and cross-hatch patterns on breast and possibly applique band on skirt. Closes in back by seven white shell buttons: three above waist, one at belt, and three on skirt. Stitched label on interior back near buttons.
pinafores
pins (jewelry)
linen (material)
cotton (textile)
trimming (material)
thread
floral patterns
geometric patterns
Pinafore
"Individuality/ REG/ Frocks/ Size 8" (Stitched)
Individuality (Manufacturer)
28 3/8 (H) (inches)
Gift of Victoria Meeks Blair-Smith
2005.6.3
Title Child's Dress with Bloomers Accession Number 2005.6.1
Title Child's Dress Accession Number 2005.6.1.1
Title Bloomers Accession Number 2005.6.1.2
Title White pinafore Accession Number 2005.6.2
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