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Object/Artifact
Man’s braces, Berlin work on probably silk canvas. Oak leave and acorn vine pattern executed in red, pink and green wool. Named at bottom for John T. Plate Jan. 20th, 1844. Lined with green silk taffeta. No evidence of means of attachment but they show edge wear.
G2004.081ab
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
1844
American
Suspenders
Braces
Berlin work
Silk