Blouse

1890 - 1910

  • Titles Blouse (Descriptive)
  • Medium cotton, pearl buttons
  • Dimensions 18 × 13 1/2 in. (45.7 × 34.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Helen Benedict Byrd in honor of Martha Milner Benedict, 1986.1039
  • Work Type blouse
  • Classification Costume

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