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Stock
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Hand-stitched silk taffeta gentleman's stock with pre-tied bowtie at center front. This was a custom-made stock with two button options in the center back. Scalloped edges of the bowtie "tails" appeared to be machine finished, while the floral embroidery appears to be accomplished by hand.
2021.06.013
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Adult, Male
Neckwear
Historic Costume
Accessory
Stock
Male
Silk
Taffeta
Embroidery
Cream
1850 - 1865
Evening