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Slave shackles
ca. 1866
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Camisole (corset cover)

Camisole (corset cover)
Object name 
Camisole (corset cover)
Date 
1875-1900
Medium 
Cotton, bobbin lace
Dimensions 
Overall: 16 1/2 x 18 in. ( 41.9 x 45.7 cm )
Description 
White cotton sleeveless fitted camisole (corset cover); wide round neck line with bobbin lace trim threaded through with a pink silk ribbon; crocheted intial (h?) over the left breast; five button holes up the front with three mother-of- pearl buttons extant.
Credit Line 
Gift of Mrs. M.H. Morse, Jr.
Object Number 
Z.1171.53
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.