Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

G2001.113.4

Description

Machine-stitched bodice from a 2-piece dress (skirt was not accessioned due to condition). Bodice is made of heavy dark brown cotton / mohair warp and bright orange mohair weft (microscope ID). It is heavy and stiff. Front opening. Drop shoulders. Slim coat sleeves. Curved yoke effect created with double row of black velvet ribbon above a row of deep, black silk fringe. Carried to armscye in back. Similar treatment of cuffs. Large goldstone and black glass conical buttons. Interlined with brown glazed cotton.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Adult, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Cotton

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Brown, Black

Made/Created

Date made

1870