Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

G93.114

Description

Entirely hand-stitched girl’s bodice made of black silk taffeta. Lined with brown glazed plain weave cotton. Wide “low” neckline with flaring short sleeves. Some gathering at the center front waistline. Set-in waistband. Back opening with flat brass hooks and eyes.

Collection

Bruce and Susan Greene Costume Collection

Category

Child, Female
Historic Costume

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Taffeta

Lining

Cotton

Color

Purple

Made/Created

Date made

1860