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Bodice of dark blue velvet
Turkish
1800–50
Object Place: Turkey
Medium/Technique
Velvet, embroidered, satin
Dimensions
30.5 cm (12 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. C. Willard Bigelow
Accession Number68.36
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAsia, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionEmbroidered with couched gilt yarns in floral motifs along all opening edges. Short, opening in front, long sleeves open from the elbow. Edging in gilt yarn on all openings. Sleeves and front lined with white satin. Back has underlining of white cotton twill.