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Start Over Object name Bodice Object class Main garments Materials Satin
Hearst Museum object titled Bodice, accession number 7-7279, described as bodice (1898) - weighted silk, pale yellow/greenish, long sleeves set into bodice with 'perky' ruffle on shoulder. Satin makes "v" in front, edged with rows of silk ribbon (cream center and black selvages). ribbon over shoulder in double v around shoulder blade. Ruffle over shoulder and hem and flounce edged with same. Embroidered net filling in v in neck line . Stand up collar with band of grey/blue tape just above collarbone embellished with metallic and beaded decoration, turquoise beads. Collar fastens in back with hooks and eyes, bodice in front. Striped satin ribbon (x3) same as small ribbon 4 stripes in black. Rosette on PL side, larger cockade in center back. Series of laces in side on right and left in front in eyelets. Boning in front and back. hooks to hook bodice to skirt missing. Waistband expanded by 2" each side

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