Bodice
Name/Title
BodiceEntry/Object ID
2024.07.021Description
Lady's day bodice made of silk damask in a deep reddish-brown colorway, almost wine or oxblood. The damask features an Orientalism design of stylized medallions, goldfish, and smoky tendrils. The bodice is cut with a long, pointed torso shaped by two darts vertically placed up and down to the abdomen into the bust, with one horizontal dart at the waist on each side. The center front opening of the hook and eyes. Edges are bound in a wine-red velvet, made from silk. Faux buttons adorn the bodice flanking vertically down each bust as well as at each sleeve cap and wrist up-turned cuff - possibly a later addition in the 1860s. The bodice features large bell sleeves cut from two pieces, with a sleeve cap at each shoulder. Sloping shoulder lines. Up-turned cuff at each wrist, with glazed cotton facing. Sleeves lined with burgundy silk satin to to cuff, and then lined with brown glazed cotton, same as bodice interior. The neckline and shoulder seams have pipping. Skirt is not present.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Historic Costume, Adult, Female