Name/Title
Black Velvet BodiceDescription
Black bodice of faille silk and velvet. Chest is silk, and part of back. Sleeves are velvet and collar is velvet. Also a velvet stripe down the back. Fourteen buttons. Ends in split tails at back. Brown cotton lining with boned stays. One small pocket at waist.Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
VelvetMaterial
SilkColor
BlackMade/Created
Date made
1880Time Period
late 19th centuryPlace
Country
United StatesContinent
North AmericaLabel/Inscription/Signature
Condition
Overall Condition
GoodCondition Detail
Tear, FadingNotes
A few small tears and it seems like the velvet has faded from its original color.
