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Bodice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light green bodice with short puffy sleeves, a square neckline, and a front closure with buttons. Long, wide fabric ties extend from the waist area, one on each side. The bodice is decorated with lace trim along the top edge and has a slightly wrinkled appearance.

Artwork details

Date:
1863–67
Medium:
silk
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
378 × 625 px
Museum record:
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