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Child's Bodice

Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1840

GUSN

GUSN-54426

Description

Black; "V" at front formed by pleats; short sleeves; neckline and hem edged with black silk lace; three rows of piping at waist; hook and eye closure; lined with linen.

Details

Descriptive Terms

bodices
linen (material)
silk (textile)
taffeta
Bodice
Bodice

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Gift of Mr. Philip Dana Orcutt

Accession Number

1946.531

Places

New Hampshire (United States)

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