Fashion — 1881-1890
Bodice
Bodice in duck egg blue satin silk. Front in one satin section each side with revers overlapping centre front puffed black chiffon, embroidered with floral sprigs in pink, white and brown, vest section over boned fitting silk lining. Fastening centre front with hooks and eyes to high round neck with stiffened standing collar. Back of chiffon puffed over fitting boned lining. Pleated blue satin waistband. Long fitting sleeves, puffed chiffon over silk lining. Satin frill gathered to shoulder.Condition: good except for lining rotting.
- Category:
- Fashion
- Object ID:
- 64.141/3
- Object name:
- bodice
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- Artist/Maker:
- —
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- Production date:
- 1881-1890
- Material:
silk
- Measurements/duration:
- L 500 mm, W 400 mm (armpit to armpit), C 660 mm (waist) (overall)
- Part of:
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- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 40%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Permanent collection
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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