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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of pale aqua silk satin. Wide shallow neckline with self-bertha pointed deeply at the center front and over the sleeves, which are missing. Pleated horizontal drapery over the bust. Piped seams. Neckline edged with same blonde lace used on sleeves of wedding gown.

G2008.089

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Satin

White

1828 - 1835

Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin

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