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White gauzy linen christening 2-piece outfit. A: Overdress- Small embroidered scallops around jewel neckline. Princess seam in front panel connected by faggoting. Short sleeves edged in tiny scallops & open work to lace ribbon through. 1/2 circle embroidery on chest, waist & above hem. Yoke in back embroidered & closed by 2 shell buttons. B: Underdress-A-line, sleeveless, round neckline. Shoulders closed by shell buttons. Scalloped hem edged in lace. Embroidery 1/2 circles at neck & hem across center.
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