Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

G2005.130

Description

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of printed cotton with bold blue stripe overprinted with little blue ovals. Lined with white cotton. 3 boned darts in each side. Real side back seams. Buttons closure; all (10) buttons missing. High round neckline. Roomy ‘coat’ sleeves trimmed with bands of gathered blue silk ribbon at cuffs. Bust improver on left side. Watch pocket.

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

Cotton

Color

Blue, White

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870

Relationships

Related Places

Place

State/Province

Pennsylvania

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America