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Woman's black bodice
Deconstructed bodice for a woman's dress. Same taffeta material and lace pattern as black lace dress in collection. Back of bodice black taffeta with boning. Front panels black taffeta with boning and lace gathers over. Base of bodice contains separate sewn in decoration of black jet beads and black sequins. Front closure with hook and eye.
Year (or year range)
1890-1908
Approximate era
1851-1900
Woman's one piece black dress
Woman's one piece dress; both bodice and skirt made of black taffeta with black lace over. Machine stitched. Long fitted sleeves gathered at shoulders. Ankle length, no train. Closed in front of bodice with snaps.
Year (or year range)
1890-1905
Approximate era
1901-1925