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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
Museum record:
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