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Pierce

Bodice

Maker

Pierce (American, 19th century), manufacturer

Culture

American

Title

Bodice

Year

ca. 1895

Medium

  • Printed silk satin weave with cut steel beads,
  • faux pearls and gelatin sequins,
  • silk tassels

Materials/Techniques

Techniques

  • Printed silk satin weave with cut steel beads,
  • faux pearls and gelatin sequins,
  • silk tassels

Materials

bead, pearl

Dimensions

Center back length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)

Credit / Object Number

Credit

Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Wheeler

Object Number

59.094.4

Type

  • Costume

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Pierce (American, 19th century), manufacturer
Bodice, ca. 1895
Printed silk satin weave with cut steel beads, faux pearls and gelatin sequins, silk tassels
Center back length: 35.6 cm (14 inches)
Gift of Mrs. Richard E. Wheeler 59.094.4

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