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Entirely hand stitched coarse natural linen (MID), inside and out. Stitching thread is linen (MID). Edges bound with white kid; outer seams covered with narrow kid strip, and a strip is wound through the holes. No tabs, broad barrel shape, pointed waist, higher in back; high, slightly dipped front neck edge. Only 5 sections giving a fairly flat shape to the torso. Hand stitched eyelets in CF opening. Front edges reinforced with metal [?] rods. CF 12 1/2” long
G98.048
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Historic Costume
1785 - 1800
User Age: adult Gender: female
American
linen
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12-1/2 in