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Accession Number 1981.13.28.a Title bodice from dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Date Made ca. 1887 Place Made North America: Canada Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven Measurements UL 45.0; CH 88.0 cm Description

Brown silk satin bodice , tight fitting, CF has 10-button closure. Tucks and couched detailing on bodice front with soutache braid in stylized floral motif. Short, dagged over-sleeves in darker brown colour. Dagging…

Brown silk satin bodice , tight fitting, CF has 10-button closure. Tucks and couched detailing on bodice front with soutache braid in stylized floral motif. Short, dagged over-sleeves in darker brown colour. Dagging along the bottom of bodice.Watchpocket on left along at waist.

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