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Garter
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"Cream colored velveteen 7” strip (at top) with stenciled rose, johnny jump up. Stamped steel clasp. Garter stretch provided by strip with 4 rows of fine metal coils encased between 2 layers of off-white cotton. Velveteen part lined with coarse sized cotton. 13” x 1”. "Cream colored velveteen 7” strip (at top) with stenciled rose, johnny jump up. Stamped steel clasp. Garter stretch provided by strip with 4 rows of fine metal coils encased between 2 layers of off-white cotton. Velveteen part lined with coarse sized cotton. 13” x 1”. See mate (!!) in #93.111 (at bottom).Probably a mass-produced novelty/souvenir item.*"
G90.142
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1835
User Age: Adult Gender: Female
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