Mourning bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Bone, Cotton, Silk, Steel
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1350787
Summary
Mourning bodice made from black ribbed silk with a cream/grey striped sateen lining with 6 bones, 2 darts either side and 1 each side seam. It is close fitting with a front opening, short basque. The sleeves and collar are missing. It is machine stitched and fastens with 12 black steel hooks and eyes. (female)
Provenance
Charles Paget Wade Collection, Snowshill Manor