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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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