Black and Cream Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lincoln County Historical Association

Front

Name/Title

Black and Cream Bodice

Description

Black and cream satin bodice. Lace inserts over cream colored satin fabric down the sleeves and in the front and back. Black ribbons over the lace down the sleeves. Fine lace ruffles at ends of sleeves. Large raised circles down the front and around back of collar. Small black raised ties around the waist and the lace inserts. Metal clasp closures.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Satin

Material

Silk

Color

Black, Cream

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1880

Time Period

Mid to late 19th century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

47 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Tear

Notes

Fabric of the lining is tearing in spots, especially near collar.