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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s bodice made of black silk taffeta. Lined with brown glazed plain weave cotton. Wide “low” neckline with flaring short sleeves. Some gathering at the center front waistline. Set-in waistband. Back opening with flat brass hooks and eyes.

G93.114

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Child, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Taffeta

Cotton

Purple

1860

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