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Doll's Corset Cover
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Doll's Corset Cover

Original OwnerOriginally owned by Blanche Parmelee American, 1896 - 1987
Clothing MakerMade by Unknown
Dateabout 1900
MediumMachine-stitched cotton, mother of pearl buttons, and a horn (?) button
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 5 1/2 x 6 1/2in. (14 x 16.5cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of the Rev. Louis W. Pitt, Jr., in memory of Elizabeth B. Pitt
DescriptionDoll's white cotton corset cover with a single box pleat stitched down center front. It fastens at the center back with buttons (two are mother of pearl and one is a translucent yellow--possibly horn). The corset cover is sleeveless and the neckline is round.
Object number2001.36.8
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