Digital Collections

Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of printed cotton with bold blue stripe overprinted with little blue ovals. Lined with white cotton. 3 boned darts in each side. Real side back seams. Buttons closure; all (10) buttons missing. High round neckline. Roomy ‘coat’ sleeves trimmed with bands of gathered blue silk ribbon at cuffs. Bust improver on left side. Watch pocket.

G2005.130

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Cotton

Cotton

Blue

White

1863 - 1866

Pennsylvania

United States of America

North America

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