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Belt, Swiss
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand stitched; outer fabric is black silk taffeta; lining is beige and tan pieces of cotton.2 front panels on each side are interfaced; boned in 5 places on each side. Black lace edging meant to turn down; 24” waist; metal eyelets front and back.
G86.074
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Accessory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Belt
Female
Taffeta
Cotton
Black
1890
American