bodice
Summary
Black satin, lined with white linen. Round neck. Wide on shoulders. Trimmed with 2 aplied tucks, trimmed with black silk bobbin lace and braid, from each shoulder to pointed centre waistline. Back fastening with bow at waist. Loose three quarter sleeves widening below elbow, lower edge trimmed with lace and braid and lined with black silk. Seaparate white cotton elbow-length sleeves inside.
Object Name
bodice
Date Created
1845-1850
Dimensions
Shoulder to waist: 38.1cm
Waist: 66cm
accession number
1947.1342
Collection Group
Medium
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