Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

G2008.089

Description

Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of pale aqua silk satin. Wide shallow neckline with self-bertha pointed deeply at the center front and over the sleeves, which are missing. Pleated horizontal drapery over the bust. Piped seams. Neckline edged with same blonde lace used on sleeves of wedding gown.

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

Satin

Color

White

Made/Created

Date made

1828 - 1835

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Dyer, Anna Hoppin