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Bodice
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of printed cotton with bold blue stripe overprinted with little blue ovals. Lined with white cotton. 3 boned darts in each side. Real side back seams. Buttons closure; all (10) buttons missing. High round neckline. Roomy ‘coat’ sleeves trimmed with bands of gathered blue silk ribbon at cuffs. Bust improver on left side. Watch pocket.
G2005.130
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Bodice
Female
Cotton
Cotton
Blue
White
1863 - 1866
Pennsylvania
United States of America
North America