Bodice

Birmingham, Alabama

About 1910

  • Titles Bodice (Descriptive)
  • Medium silk, satin
  • Dimensions Overall: 19 in. (48.3 cm)
  • Credit Line Gift of Ms. Winifred Mary Gilb, 1985.188
  • Work Type bodice
  • Classification Costume

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