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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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