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Why is it so Fragile?- An 1830s Hand Sewn Bodice Tour
Description*Update*- After talking with a colleague, it seems the bodice may have been stored in a wooden box! This would add the acidic environment needed to create enough acidic byproducts to darken the fabric so dramatically. Examining a recent eBay find. This 1830s bodice features hand-sewn seams, beautiful piping, a very fuMore
*Update*- After talking with a colleague, it seems the bodice may have been stored in a wooden box! This would add the acidic environment needed to create enough acidic byproducts to darken the fabric so dramatically.
Examining a recent eBay find. This 1830s bodice features hand-sewn seams, beautiful piping, a very full sleeve, and extensive degradation.
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