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Bodice
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Machine and hand-stitched bodice made of thin silk taffeta on a muslin lining. Fine black ikat streaks with green checks. Oddly soft, flexible bones. Narrow coat sleeves. High, round neckline with narrow standing collar. Dome buttons covered with similar ribbed silk having fine black ikat streaks. Accompanied by what appears to be the remains of an unlined capelet. A bias band and 3 self ornaments, only one of which retains its center button.
G2001.113.3
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Bodice
Female
Taffeta
Muslin
Green
1860 - 1865
American