Bodice
Name/Title
BodiceEntry/Object ID
2021.01.076Description
Partly hand-stitched bodice made of black silk faille. Short stand collar neckline. The center front opening of buttons covered in black crochet work with beaded detail in crochet work. Buttonholes are machine-stitched. Bodice is made of shaped panels, coming to points at the center front and the center back. The center back is flanked by two small bows of black silk with frayed ends. Sleeves are long and narrow, with a slight widening at the sleeve cap. They are both ruched. The cuffs trim is made up of black braiding and beads. Both breasts have a vertical pleating detail, from which hang five tassels that are beaded in spirals. More beaded braiding up both side of the upper breast. Interior is lined with brown plain weave cotton. Waist tape is made of cotton tape.Collection
Genesee Country Village and MuseumCategory
Adult, Female
Historic Costume