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1925

  • Work on this object ended.

1949

  • We acquired this object.

2015

2025

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Bodice (Philippines)

This is a Bodice. It is dated late 19th–early 20th century and we acquired it in 1949. Its medium is piña fiber, cotton and its technique is appliqué and embroidery on plain weave. It is a part of the Textiles department.

Its dimensions are

H x W: 78 x 46 cm (30 11/16 x 18 1/8 in.)

Cite this object as

Bodice (Philippines); piña fiber, cotton; H x W: 78 x 46 cm (30 11/16 x 18 1/8 in.); 1949-47-1

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