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Bodice
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of pale aqua silk satin. Wide shallow neckline with self-bertha pointed deeply at the center front and over the sleeves, which are missing. Pleated horizontal drapery over the bust. Piped seams. Neckline edged with same blonde lace used on sleeves of wedding gown.
G2008.089
Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection
Adult, Female
Historic Costume
Bodice
Female
Satin
White
1828 - 1835
Dyer, Anna Jones Hoppin