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Waist-cincher belt

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1885-1895

GUSN

GUSN-29468

Description

Black ribbed silk with broad woven satin stripes placed vertically; boned; slightly pointed; laced closure front and back. Black lacing in front (missing other laces); lined with white linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

belts (costume accessories)
stitching
linen (material)
reeding
satin
silk (textile)
stripes
Belt
Belt, Cinch
Women's clothing
Silk
Satin
Linen
Ribbed
Hand Stitched
Striped
Belt, Cinch

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1922.336

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