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Brown Beaded Costume

Brown Beaded Costume, early 20th century.

This is an piece of historical clothing and theatrical costume. This brown satin brocade bodice and skirt embellished with lace and thousands of tiny beads. Made in the style of the 1880s, the costume was made using a sewing machine and modern fasteners to make performers' dressing easier and quicker.

Materials

satin

beads

metal

lace

Object Types

skirt

bodice

Production Datess

20th Century

created - 1902