Name/Title
BodiceEntry/Object ID
1982.9.1aDescription
Bodice made of shot silk brocade with a long tail. The fabric is burgundy and blue shot silk with burgundy brocade floats in a floral design. The bodice opens up the center front and secures with hooks and eyes. The center front open is edged with a wide lace ruffle and accented with two vertical panels of outward-facing knife pleats in burgundy silk. The sleeves are long and slightly curved, and the cuffs are accented with white lace. The bodice has a long, rectangular tail lined in glazed cotton.Context
Made and worn by Eliza Dumas of Northfield, VT, for her marriage to Raphael Lanier on October 14, 1884. Eliza was a well-known dressmaker in Barre, Vermont.Acquisition
Accession
1982.9Source or Donor
Gallagher, Lucille R.Acquisition Method
GiftClothing/Dress/Costume Details
Article of Clothing/Dress/Costume
BodiceClothing Sex
FemaleMade/Created
Artist
Lanier, Eliza Dumas (1857-1935)Date made
1884Place
Town
NorthfieldState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
BodiceNomenclature Sub-Class
Main GarmentsNomenclature Class
ClothingNomenclature Category
Category 03: Personal ObjectsRelationships
Related Places
Place
City
Barre CityCounty
Washington CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaPlace
Town
NorthfieldState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North America