Black velvet bodice with gimp trim and jet black beads. Trim and beads around straps and top of bodice. Swiss Body. Open in the back. Partly machine stitched and partly hand sewn.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bodice
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Velvet
Color
Black
Made/Created
Artist
American, unknown
Date made
1860 - 1870
Time Period
Mid 19th Century
Place
Country
United States
Continent
North America
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall, not including straps
Length
28 cm
Condition
Overall Condition
Fair
Condition Detail
Creasing, Missing Areas / Holes
Notes
Velvet is creased throughout, some beads missing and closure system at back is missing.
