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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Stock

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand-stitched short stock made of thin black and white pin striped silk on the bias; long wraparound ends that cross in front under a flat bow with pointed ends, one end passing to the back through a slit on the left side of the neck; fastens in the back with a white China button on a strip of elastic, that fits into a cord loop on the other end. Unlined.

G2011.036

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Accessory

Neckwear

Historic Costume

Stock

Male

Silk

Tan

1845 - 1860

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