Bodice
Howe
Category
Costume
Date
1800 - 1889
Materials
Brocade, Cotton, Crepe, Lace, Silk, Velvet, Wool
Measurements
500 mm (Length)620 mm (W)
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Sunnycroft, Shropshire
NT 1320508.2
Summary
Pink silk satin brocade bodice, woven lengthwise in two parallel patterns. Mandarin collar with velvet trim, lace covered yoke, lined and boned internal waist band and close fitting centre front fastening. Replacement wool crepe sleeves, lined. Formerly in Master Bedroom.
Marks and inscriptions
'Miss Howe Priory Place Birmingham', (label woven into waist band)
Makers and roles
Howe