Girl's Girdle
Clothing MakerMade by
Unknown
Dateabout 1850-1870
MediumHand-stitched cotton, with wool embroidery
DimensionsPrimary Dimensions (length opened up x width): 13 x 23 3/4in. (33 x 60.3cm)
ClassificationsCostume
Credit LineConnecticut Museum of Culture and History collection
DescriptionGirl's decorative girdle consisting of a yoke and waistband of white marseilles ("marcella") fabric. The edges are scalloped and finished with a buttonhole stitch in red Berlin wool yarn. The interior of the girdle is decorated with red/white soutache braid laid out in C-scrolls on the waistband and in stylized medieval-looking patterns on the yoke.
Object number1950.179.0
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