Bodice

Production date
Circa 1870
 Description
A grey-coloured cuirass bodice trimmed with tassels along the hemline and two bands of cream and beige-coloured checked cotton. The cuffs as well are lined with a band of the checked cotton. The bodice is not boned, has a short band collar and fastens down the front with hooks and stitched eyelet holes. The centre front is decorated with metal buttons that have a checked design on them.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1870
Production period
1870s
Classification
Clothing - Outerwear/Clothing/Personal Artifacts
Credit line
The garment belonged to Fanny Ross (nee Phain) who married a Scotsman, David Ross. Fanny was Irish and came to New Zealand aged 18. She lived her in Milton in the South Island and is buried there.
Accession number
A91.181
Collection type
Womenswear
Textiles
Social History
Material
Cotton
Fabric

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