Brown Bodice

Clothing/Dress/Costume

Lincoln County Historical Association

Name/Title

Brown Bodice

Description

Brown silk bodice with pagoda sleeves. Black velvet trim around shoulders. Fan pleated front. Boned at front of waist. Metal clasp closures. Three metal hooks at waist. Machine stitched.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Brown

Made/Created

Artist

American, unknown

Date made

1850 - 1870

Time Period

Mid 19th Century

Place

Country

United States

Continent

North America

Label/Inscription/Signature

Type

Stencil

Location

Near collar on inside

Transcription

"M506"

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

44 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Condition Detail

Fading, Stains

Notes

Some light staining and fading.