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Overbodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1866-1868

GUSN

GUSN-28650

Description

Pink silk taffeta with inserted bands of white tape lace, trimmed with narrow bands of black velvet ribbon; black velvet ribbon tie at neck; open at sides; pointed panels at front and back; back panels are separated.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
silk (textile)
taffeta
velvet (fabric weave)
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Miss Mary C. Wheelwright

Accession Number

1919.144

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