Bodice

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

2021.11.001

Description

Black silk damask bodice - missing skirt Bodice is made from a damask silk satin fabric with a stylized paisley pattern. The bodice has a round stand collar which closed with hook and eyes. The CF side closure of hooks and eye, both on the lining and on the side of the silk satin. Yoke of pleated black silk ar upper chest and extends into collar stand. Long sleeve, slightly curved. No cuff or sleeve cap puff. Pigeion breast or monobossom is gone by this time. Shoulder and down sides of chest have buttons. The bottom of the bodice has a black satin belt. Inside of lined with a black glazed cotton, and underarms have white cotton flannel underarm protectors. Stays at CF, CB, and sides.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Date made

1905 - 1910

Notes

User Age: Adult Gender: Female

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Search Terms

Bodice, Black, satin, paisley, orientalism, buttons