Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

G2005.131

Description

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of soft black silk. The colorful pattern is widely-spaced printed paisley-esque medallions. High round neckline. Slightly curved waistline. Concealed hook center front closure. Faux side back seam. Lined with brown cambric cotton. 3 boned darts in front; bone in the center back. Watch pocket. Full bishop sleeves pleated into armscye. Trimmed along cuffs with fancy black silk fringe having complementary colored floral sections. Buttons made of colored silk thread loops surround by black thread loops.

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

Silk

Color

Black

Made/Created

Date made

1860 - 1870