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Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1855-1865

GUSN

GUSN-13089

Description

Olive green silk taffeta; sleeveless; broad neckline; 2 pairs of boned darts at front. Boned side seams and back; sharply pointed at front and back; self-piping at neck, armscye and wrist; lined with white linen; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
stitching
linen (material)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Bodice
Women's clothing
Silk
Taffeta
Linen
Hand Stitched
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1931.1941

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