bodice


bodice

Summary

Brown finely-corded silk, trimmed with light brown silk. Lined to waist with white linen. Front fastening to high round neck. Extending below waist in silk-lined basque, deeply pointed at front. Elbow length sleeves lined with linen, pleated falling cuff. Inner belt. Bow at base of neck trimming and at elbow.


Object Name

bodice

Date Created

1870-1874

Dimensions

Shoulder to waist: 35.6cm
Waist: 68.6cm

accession number

1947.1359

Collection Group

costume
womenswear

Medium

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