This bodice originally came from around the area of Thebes, Greece. It is made of a gold colored velvet with added lace on the sleeves and muslin added to the back of the garment. It is likely that the bodice was re-made at least once to fit a larger frame. While the velvet portion dates to the early 1900s, the lace additions are likely from the late 1900s. The bodice clasps in front with metal fasteners. There is some staining on the lace sleeves. 

This garment comes originally from Thebes and was worn by several generations of family members to church and celebrations such as weddings. The donor wore it while teaching Greek School for the Assumption Church in Madison, Wisconsin and celebrating Greek Independence.

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