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Bodice of white net with embroidered sprig
American
About 1860
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Net, embroidery, bobbin lace, velvet ribbon
Dimensions
35 cm (13 3/4 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dows Dunham
Accession Number52.241
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionHigh round neck; long, full sleeves gathered at shoulders and wrist; neck, front edge and cuffs trimmed with black thread-edged white net ruching and narrow bobbin lace insertion holding narrow black velvet ribbon; insertion also on shoulder seams.