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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice made of white linen covered with white organdy. Huge, short puffed sleeves of organdy alone. The openings are bound with thin aqua silk satin (like a charmeuse) to match the dagged bertha that extends well over the sleeves. Round, high waisted. Drapery angled across bust. Hooks and eyes closure in back.

G2008.088

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Linen

Silk

White

Aqua

1828 - 1835

Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin

2022.35.0310

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