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Accession Number 1973.15.16.a Title bodice from dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Place Made North America: Canada, New Brunswick ? Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; metal; woven, satin Measurements overall: 46 cm Description

Brown silk bodice with cream coloured silk front panels couched with cords wrapped in yellow metallic foil. CF closure had 22 hooks and eyelets; Scooped neckline, short puffed sleeves made of cream coloured silk…

Brown silk bodice with cream coloured silk front panels couched with cords wrapped in yellow metallic foil. CF closure had 22 hooks and eyelets; Scooped neckline, short puffed sleeves made of cream coloured silk couched with gold metallic yarn. White lining with window-pane check, and boned.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Mrs. Rankine