Digital Collections

Bodice

Object/Artifact

Entirely machine-stitched bodice made of cream colored silk grosgrain with robin’s egg blue trim and bows. V neck with standing frill, tails, and 3/4 sleeves. The tails were either pieced or added. Buttons relocated.

G2002.095

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

1863

American

Gardiner, Elizabeth Caroline Wheeler

Western New York

New York

United States of America

North America

Wedding

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