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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