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Belt, Swiss

Object/Artifact

Girl’s swiss belt of turquoise silk taffeta, pointed top and bottom, front and back. Interlined. Laces in back - laces missing. Hand sewn eyelets. Top and bottom edges finished with discreet border of white and crystal seed bead scallops.

G2004.056

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1860 - 1870

Date: 1860

American

Belt

Silk

Taffeta

Child

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