Name/Title
BodiceEntry/Object ID
2011.111Description
The top half of a dress, called a bodice. The bodice is black taffeta, with black embroidered lines serving as decoration throughout. The inside of the bodice is olive, with strips of boning and two olive-colored straps towards the bottom. The bodice has ruching on the front, and opens on the left side of the front, with hook-and-eye clasps to close it; there are also fabric eyes down the left side of the bodice for the outer layer of hooks. The shoulder/upper portion of the sleeves are slightly puffed, and have a small ruffle on the shoulder itself.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleTextile Details
Fabric
TaffetaColor
Black, Olive, Brown, PinkMade/Created
Date made
1890 - 1899Time Period
19th CenturyLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BodiceNomenclature Primary Object Term
DressNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
49BDimensions
Width
23-1/2 inLength
18-1/2 inCondition
Overall Condition
Very Good
