Name/Title

Bodice

Entry/Object ID

2021.13.1

Description

Dark green wool bodice with black velvet. Waist-length. Neckline is "V" shaped. Flat and rounded collar with velvet edging. Black velvet chemisette, which has a standing collar with a hook-and-eye closure in center rear. Bodice has full-length raglan sleeves with decorative cuffs, with velvet trim. Gathered at waistband. Three self-covered velvet button closure down center front.

Use

Brought from Italy with the donor's family when they immigrated to Canada in the 1920's.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Guerra, Venico

Clothing/Dress/Costume Details

Clothing Sex

Female

Textile Details

Fabric

Velvet

Material

Wool

Color

Green, Black

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1913

Place

Country

Italy

Region

Southwestern Europe

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

Length: 44.5cm Width (b): 46cm