Boy's Bodice
Original OwnerOriginally owned by
Harvey H. Corning
American, 1850 - 1853
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Date1853
MediumHand-stitched wool/cotton, silk, and cotton, with brass hooks and eyes, and glass and brass buttons.
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length x width): 10 1/4 x 21 1/2in. (26 x 54.6cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineGift of Jane Stephens
DescriptionSmall boy's bodice of tan, blue, and red woven plaid with a cotton warp and wool weft. The bodice has a round neckline and long, straight sleeves, both features bound with brown silk cut on the bias. The front and back of the bodice are box-pleated into a shoulder yoke and into the waistline edge. Green glass buttons set in a brass bezel decorate the center front opening, which actually fastens with brass hooks and eyes. Seven buttons are stitched along the waist edge for fastening to the pants. The bodice is lined with plain-woven, coarse cotton. The sleeves are unlined.
Object number1963.18.1
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