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Historic Costume | Fine and Decorative Arts

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Stock

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Entirely hand stitched plain weave wool stock, made on bias. 2” padded band with rounded tabs in back that button with one small black (stained pearl or bone) button. One-looped bow with pointed ends. Lined with late 1830s printed silk or cotton.

G2003.158

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Adult, Male

Accessory

Historic Costume

1850 - 1855

User Age: Adult Gender: Male

Cravat

Stock

Neckcloth

Tie

Black

Wool

Print

Everyday

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