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Child's Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1860

GUSN

GUSN-15468

Description

Striped silk; red, blue aand purple stripes; short sleeves, neckline and hem trimmed with white silk fringe; large bows at shoulders, with pleated fabric from shoulders to center front; back peplum; hook and eye closure.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
silk (textile)
twill
Bodice
Bodice

Inscription

Printed tag pinned to right bow: ""RN 19705""

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Ronald T. Lyman, Jr.

Accession Number

1990.504

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