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Bodice

Object/Artifact

Black silk damask bodice - missing skirt Bodice is made from a damask silk satin fabric with a stylized paisley pattern. The bodice has a round stand collar which closed with hook and eyes. The CF side closure of hooks and eye, both on the lining and on the side of the silk satin. Yoke of pleated black silk ar upper chest and extends into collar stand. Long sleeve, slightly curved. No cuff or sleeve cap puff. Pigeion breast or monobossom is gone by this time. Shoulder and down sides of chest have buttons. The bottom of the bodice has a black satin belt. Inside of lined with a black glazed cotton, and underarms have white cotton flannel underarm protectors. Stays at CF, CB, and sides.

2021.11.001

Genesee Country Village and Museum

1905 - 1910

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

Bodice

Black

satin

paisley

orientalism

buttons

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