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Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1785

GUSN

GUSN-33779

Description

Cream ribbed silk brocaded with multicolor small floral spray, small leaves and scrolls in cream; low square front neckline. Short sleeves and neckline trimmed with purple ruching; purple covered button at front lined with linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
brocade (textile)
silk (textile)
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Boylston Adams Beals

Accession Number

1931.7

Related Items

Title Dress Accession Number 1931.6

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