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Accession Number 1982.26.6 Title orange crepe bodice Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Date Made 1910?-1930? Place Made North America: Canada, British Columbia ? Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques silk ?; embroidered, chain, trellis couching; woven, plain, organza; machine sewn Measurements UL 34.0; SL 58.0; WA 66.0 cm Description

Sheer silk orange crepe blouse with square neckline , collar edged with blue crepe; Blue crepe insert from neckline to waist, collar-like CF flap of orange crepe also edged inblue; Left of CF closing with 4 buttons and…

Sheer silk orange crepe blouse with square neckline , collar edged with blue crepe; Blue crepe insert from neckline to waist, collar-like CF flap of orange crepe also edged inblue; Left of CF closing with 4 buttons and one snap at neckline; Long set-in sleeves with wide cuffs with a small vent at the wrist clsoed with a button. Embroidered with stylized floral motifs with couched pink and black thread; machine fagoted seams at shoulder and armholes.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Helen Collinson