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Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1875

GUSN

GUSN-13117

Description

Black silk bodice with leg-o-mutton sleeves. High collar with hook and eye closure. Black lace and green silk crepe insert. Nine button concealed closure. Black lace and green silk crepe trimmed cuffs.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
silk (textile)
crepe (textile)
lace (needlework)
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Willie Ousler

Accession Number

1997.63

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