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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of soft black silk. The colorful pattern is widely-spaced printed paisley-esque medallions. High round neckline. Slightly curved waistline. Concealed hook center front closure. Faux side back seam. Lined with brown cambric cotton. 3 boned darts in front; bone in the center back. Watch pocket. Full bishop sleeves pleated into armscye. Trimmed along cuffs with fancy black silk fringe having complementary colored floral sections. Buttons made of colored silk thread loops surround by black thread loops.

G2005.131

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Silk

Black

1860 - 1870

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