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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely machine-stitched and crocheted bodice made of grey silk satin with matching grey crotchet overlay; with crotchet applique. Sleeves are full length with most volume at top of sleeves. Tall high neck collar and sleeve cuffs have red silk velvet trim. The center back closure of hook and eyes. Pigeon breast at the center front.

2021.06.002

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Adult, Female

Historic Costume

Bodice

Female

Satin

wool yarn

Brown

Red

1900 - 1910

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