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Bodice

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18761

Description

Black bodice w/ various tucks (incl. 4 at shoulder and 4 at waistline) 12 hooks and eyes for front closure and 2 snaps to cover hooks and eyes. One hook and eye at sleeve, below extended cuff.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
hand sewing
machine sewing (technique)
satin
Satin
Machine Sewn
BODICE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4748

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