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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1845-1850

GUSN

GUSN-38162

Description

White cotton; high V-neckline; shirred & smocked V-shaped front & back; short sleeves w/ embroidered eyelet trim. Boning has been removed from darts & seams; rounded point at front waist; lined w/ heavy white cotton twill. Hook & eye closure; piping at neck, armscye & waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
cotton (textile)
stitching
tabby (textile)
twill
Women's clothing
Cotton
Twill
Novelty Weave
Hand Stitched
BODICE

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1935.1220

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