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Bodice and belt

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

ca. 1905

GUSN

GUSN-49801

Description

A=Bodice; B=Belt. Bodice (A) of pale green silk crepe; standing collar; filet crochet yoke; long sleeves full to elbow, fitted below. Blouson front; trimmed w/ narrow band of ruching around yoke; mid-bust, sleeves & cuffs in greek key; boned; hook & eye & snap closure; white cotton lining. Matching belt (B) is pleated w/ 2 oval shapes.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
cotton (textile)
crepe (textile)
stitching
machine-made
silk (textile)
Bodice
Women's clothing
Silk
Crepe
Cotton
Hand Stitched
Bodice

Additional Identification Number

1980.186A-B

Maker

Unknown

Accession Number

1980.186AB

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