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Accession Number 1971.7.8.a Title bodice from striped silk dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Date Made 1875-1885 Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk; woven; woven, pile, velvet Measurements UL 143.5; SL 51.5 cm Description

Bodice made of black and silver-gray striped silk taffeta , with dark navy blue velvet stand-up collar and cuffs. CF closure with 14 buttons (one black glass button missing) and 2 hooktras and thread loops on collar.…

Bodice made of black and silver-gray striped silk taffeta , with dark navy blue velvet stand-up collar and cuffs. CF closure with 14 buttons (one black glass button missing) and 2 hooktras and thread loops on collar. 5 pairs of frogs made of white silk and dark brown chenille cord decorate front; small watch pocket near waist line in dark navy blue velvet. Long overskirt attached to bodice with drapery and white/ brown silk and chenille cord. Unbleached linen tapes sewn on inside.

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