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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
Production Notes
Made in the 1880s style
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