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Swiss Waist
Clothing/Dress/Costume
Lady’s Swiss waistcoat made from black or midnight blue velvet outer fabric, and lined with pale cream China silk taffeta. One single bone inside CF. Velvet trimmed with machined gimp braiding. CB closure of two hooks and eyes, and CF inside elastic loop
2025.32.001
Genesee Country Village and Museum
Historic Costume
Belt
Female
1895 - 1905