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Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1850

GUSN

GUSN-31324

Description

Cream; sheer mull/dotted Swiss embroidery on bodice and capped sleeves; eyelet collar and cuffs; waistband; peplum embroidered with stylized flower and scalloped edge; 6 covered buttons.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
cotton (textile)
embroidering
super
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mrs. Henry E. Johnson

Accession Number

1927.339

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