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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched day bodice made of brown twilled cotton (Microscope ID). Lined with unbleached glazed plain weave cotton or linen. Sleeveless. Generous rounded collar with nice standing effect. Waistband. No bust darts. Concealed hooks and eyes closure; the hooks are set closer to the center front in the middle so as to provide a little bust room (for a larger waist or maternity wear).

G2006.122

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Cotton

Glazed Cotton

Brown

1820 - 1830

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