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Accession Number 1985.13.6 Title Brown woolen bodice Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Date Made 1898 Place Made North America: United States, South Dakota Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques wool; woven, twill, serge; woven, pile, velvet Measurements overall: 40 cm Description

Brown wool serge bodice with two pleats draped diagonally across the front of the bodice. A ruffled ribbon trim decorates the neck and sleeve edges. Brown velvet around the high collar. Ribbon draped along the waist…

Brown wool serge bodice with two pleats draped diagonally across the front of the bodice. A ruffled ribbon trim decorates the neck and sleeve edges. Brown velvet around the high collar. Ribbon draped along the waist edge and just below the gathered sleeve cap. The garment has a side closing with 8 hook and threadbars. The garment is underlined and boned.

Read More + Credit Line Donated by Doris M. Watt