Bodice

Bodice

Bodice

Date: 1870s
Medium: Fibre: silk (taffeta, grosgrain); metal
Dimensions:
L: 59cm
Sleeves: 51cm
Classification: Costume & Textiles
Object number: 1978.24.5
Label text:Piping, drop shoulders and neckline indicate 1870s.
DescriptionStriped cream and brown ladies bodice, round neckline, front hook and eye closure, with 4 decorative brown grosgrain buttons, tailored back with two brown grosgrain buttons, drop shoulders, long sleeve with shirring at cuffs, shirring along bottom edge of bodice.
Not on display