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Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850-1870

GUSN

GUSN-18770

Description

Sleeveless black bodice, satin w/ white linen. 10 hook and eyes for back closure. Decorative triangular pieces at shoulders.

Details

Descriptive Terms

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

Associated Building

Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker

Accession Number

1998.4757

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