bodice


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

costume
womenswear

Medium

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