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Bodice

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1860-1890

GUSN

GUSN-24598

Description

Gray silk bodice w/ dense checkered pattern in white and circular brocading throughout. White lace inset w/ scrolled design at neck. Hook and eye closure up front. Stays sewn to lining. Pleated bottom--straight pleats on back, diagonal at front.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
hand sewing
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

1998.5419

Places

Maine (United States)

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