Bodice of cream netting with lace and crochet lace trim, c. 1917-1920

Name/Title

Bodice of cream netting with lace and crochet lace trim, c. 1917-1920

Entry/Object ID

1993.14.142

Description

Acc. No. 93.14.142 Subject Category: Clothing Date or Period: C - 1917 - 1920 Object: Bodice. Description: Over bodice of cream colored netting trimmed in possible hand crocheted lace with a floral motif. Double panel of machine lace, rose pattern, serves as a central theme of the bodice. Bodice has 6 crocheted buttons and is secured at waist by drawstrings. History of Object: Bodice worn by Adeline Toye Cox as a young married woman. Acquired from: Estate of Adeline T. Cox Date: 7-12-1993