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Bodice

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1837-1841

GUSN

GUSN-47074

Description

White cotton; broad neckline; pleated band of fabric across bust; boned center front; long leg o' mutton sleeves, pleated & banded at shoulder. Piping at neck, sleeves & center front; self-trim at back applied along seam; straight waist; cotton lining; cuffs are piped.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
cotton (textile)
stitching
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of the Misses Ruth A. and Dorcas L. Woodbury

Accession Number

1964.374

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