Caraco or dress bodice, late eighteenth century,... Lot 221

Caraco or dress bodice, late eighteenth century, whalebone caraco in striped silk twill with lace closure. Long fitted sleeves, cuffs with buttoned tabs trimmed with a ruffled flounce of blue taffeta. Linen lining, (no buttons, slight wear, stains under the arms). See illustration on page 48.