Navy Blue Bodice

Front

Front

Name/Title

Navy Blue Bodice

Description

Navy blue silk bodice. Black gimp trim and modified coat sleeve with wide cuffs. Black fabric covered buttons along front and at shoulders. Metal clasp closures as well. Back is longer with fan-shaped flap at the bottom. Partly machine stitched and partly hand sewn.

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume

Bodice

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Material

Silk

Color

Blue

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

None

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Overall

Length

42 cm

Condition

Overall Condition

Very Good