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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Machine and hand-stitched bodice made of thin silk taffeta on a muslin lining. Fine black ikat streaks with green checks. Oddly soft, flexible bones. Narrow coat sleeves. High, round neckline with narrow standing collar. Dome buttons covered with similar ribbed silk having fine black ikat streaks. Accompanied by what appears to be the remains of an unlined capelet. A bias band and 3 self ornaments, only one of which retains its center button.

G2001.113.3

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Taffeta

Muslin

Green

1860 - 1865

American

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