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Corset Cover

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Collection Type

  • Clothing and accessories

Date

1865-1875

GUSN

GUSN-817

Description

White; broad, drawstring neckline with scalloped edge; capped sleeves; with same scalloped edge; piped armscye; five pearl buttons; darts; darts at waist.

Details

Descriptive Terms

corset covers
linen (material)
Underbodice
Cover, Corset
Cover, Corset

Associated Building

Original to Codman House (Lincoln, Mass.),

Maker

Unknown

Credit Line

Bequest of Dorothy S.F.M. Codman

Accession Number

1969.5783

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