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Sleeveless bodice
American
About 1865
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Velvet, Chantilly lace
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. Dows Dunham
Accession Number52.239
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionDark brown velvet, made somewhat in the style of the 16th century with tabs over shoulders and at waist; tabbed collar with lapels in front; hooked down short front; collar and shoulder tabs piped with black satin; black velvet buttons with ruffle of black Chantilly lace at meeting of lapels; traces of black Chantilly lace at shoulders and neck; lined with tan cotton sateen.