Bodice

Production date
Circa 1900
Description
A cream-coloured satin brocade bodice that ends at the waist. The front and back match in design with a diagonal opening of snap fasteners at the front. Wide pleats start at the shoulders and run diagonally down to the waist. Between the pleats there is a triangular lace insertion at the yoke. The sleeves of the garment are elbow-length and end with a band of lace. The edges of the neckline and sleeves are also decorated with a row of grey glass beads. There is a hook and snap fasteners for attaching to the skirt around the waist.
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1900
Production period
Accession number
A91.208

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