Pink Silk Bodice

Front

Front

Name/Title

Pink Silk Bodice

Description

Pink silk bodice with puffed sleeves. Machine stitched. Lined with tan polished cotton. Boned with baleen. Hook and eye clasps. Peplum flares out at back. Dressmaker stamp on the inside.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Pink

Made/Created

Artist

Unknown

Date made

circa 1870

Time Period

late 19th century

Place

* Untyped Place

Unknown

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Label

Location

Lower back

Notes

Makers mark illegible

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Fading, Stains

Notes

Was originally a bright pink color but has faded quite a bit