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Muslin bodice
American
early 20th century
Object Place: USA
Medium/Technique
Lace, hemstitching, embroidery
Dimensions
45.5 cm (17 15/16 in.)
Credit Line
Gift of Susan Morse Hilles
Accession Number53.324
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas, Fashion and Textiles
ClassificationsCostumes
DescriptionA white muslin bodice embroidered all over in vertical lines of hemstitching with minute blossoms and buds at regular intervals, bands of narrow tucks alternate with embroidered lines; bodice high necked with standing boned collar, yoke set off by Valenciennes lace edged ruffle, long sleeves with two lace edged sleeve ruffles, hooked down center front, designed to be bloused in front, waistband and collar trimmed with narrow black velvet ribbons, four bows of same ribbons down center front.