1870-1890
GUSN-24594
Blue and white striped taffeta bodice. Collar flap has blue embroidered applique and white lace fringe. Vertical pleats down front of bodice. Sleeves long and sewn in half (or double) sleeve style. Blue lining w/ sewn stays. Hook and eye closure at front cneter. Pleated bottom hem.
bodices
hand sewing
machine sewing (technique)
taffeta
Taffeta
Machine Sewn
BODICE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.5416
Maine (United States)
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