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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of black silk taffeta. High neckline. Long straight 2-piece sleeves. Black velvet non-functioning buttons down the center front over concealed hook-and eye opening. Tan cotton lining.

G86.241

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Taffeta

Cotton

Black

1860 - 1865

American

Measured along center front.

11 in

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