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Busk

Object/Artifact

"Wooden (chestnut?) busk, rather light and elegantly formed. Flat, slightly wider at top with a double scallop at top. Rounded bottom. No markings. 12” x 2” -2 1/2”"

G98.078

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

1770 - 1790

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

American

Busk

Corset

Woman

female

scallop

heart

Northeast

North America

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