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Bodice

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Light pink satin bodice with long sleeves and a wide, rounded collar. The bodice features intricate floral embroidery in shades of blue, red, orange, and green. There are horizontal rows of decorative stitching and embroidery across the bodice and sleeves. The interior of the collar and top portion of the bodice is a cream-colored lining.

Artwork Details

Date
late 18th century
Medium
silk
Culture
American or European
Dimensions
600 × 477 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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