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Child's Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1840

GUSN

GUSN-29457

Description

Blue with white pinstripes; self ruffled collar; long sleeves pleated at wrist and shoulder; button at shoulder; box pleats around bodice; six pearl buttons along front; seven buttons around wrist; lined with cotton.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
cotton (textile)
stitching
wool (textile)
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Laura Norcross Marrs

Accession Number

1922.301

Places

Massachusetts (United States)

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