Black satin bodice covered in black lace eyelet netting. Cream colored dickey with floral lace on top. Ruffled collar. Metal clasp closures. Dalman sleeves. Cream silk and black lace cuffs. Boning around waist. Some machine stitching and some hand stitching.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bodice
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Fabric
Satin, Lace
Material
Silk
Color
Black
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
40 cm
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Tear, Frayed / Fraying
Notes
Some tears in the fabric and fraying, especially in the attached dickey section.
