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Bodice (Child's bodice)
1800-1860
Description
A child's linen underbodice. Constructed from one piece of fabric, shaped with a wide neckline and sleeves and designed to close at the back, possibly with pins. Trimmed with lace on the neck and sleeves.
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Materials
- Linen
Museum Object Number
2002.0018.016
Credit Line/Donor
Gift of Henry and Mia Albertson's Family
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Object Number
2002.0018.016
Object Name
Bodice (Child's bodice)
Category
Textiles (Clothing)
Date
1800-1860
Subject(s)
- Quaker
Materials
- Linen
Dimensions (inches)
7.48 (H) x 14.567 (W)
Dimensions (centimeters)
19 (H) x 37 (W)
Bibliography and Bibliographic Notes
Thesis: Eisenbarth, Erin. 2002 Plain and peculiar: a case study of nineteenth-century Quaker clothing. 134 M.A. University of Delaware Winterthur Program in Early American Culture