Brown striped cotton bodice. Gold frayed string stipes around sleeve and waist. Sewn on shawl like portion over shoulders, ending in a "V" shape in the front and back. Ends of "V" button together in front. Fourteen button holes along front, seven extant fabric covered buttons. Metal clasps as well underneath the buttons on the inside. One small pocket on front. Lining on back and stomach is a thick canvas like lining. Soft brown cotton lining on the sleeves. Partly hand stitched and partly machine stitched.
Clothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
Bodice
Clothing Sex
Female
Textile Details
Material
Cotton, Linen
Color
Brown
Made/Created
Artist
Unknown
Date made
1850 - 1880
Time Period
Mid to late 19th century
Place
* Untyped Place
Unknown
Label/Inscription/Signature
Type
None
Dimensions
Dimension Description
Overall
Length
56.5 cm
Condition
Overall Condition
Good
Condition Detail
Missing Areas / Holes, Fading
Notes
Many of the buttons missing. Some fading at shoulders, waist, and end of sleeves.
