Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

2024.07.020

Description

Partly machined-stitched and hand-stitched lady's bodice made of pale cream silk taffeta. Tailored by shaped panels rather than darts. Seams are piped with self-fabric, while the bottom front hem is double-piped. Lined with pale glazed cotton, with cotton waist tape inside. Modesty panels at the center back to hide the center back lacing. Two hooks and eyes help secure down the center back. Baleen stays at the center front, sides, and the center back. Short sleeves covered with ruched fabric. Pinholes at side seams and shoulder - this was widened at some point. One original tie remains, with cotton ties attached at the center back top for closure of top.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Category

Historic Costume, Adult, Female

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Taffeta

Material

Silk

Lining

Glazed Cotton

Color

Cream

Made/Created

Date made

1856 - 1865