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Bodice

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1880

GUSN

GUSN-18767

Description

Black silk brocaded bodice w/ beaded trim on collar and on front pleat, braided trim at cuffs. 8 stays in lining. 10 buttons and 4 hook and eyes for front closure. 3 buttons replaced.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
hand sewing
machine sewing (technique)
silk (textile)
Silk
Machine Sewn
BODICE

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4754

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