Mourning bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Silk, Wool
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Snowshill Wade Costume Collection, Gloucestershire
NT 1350789
Summary
Mourning bodice made from a black wool/silk mix. There is no lining. It is tight fitting with a front opening, round neck. It comes below waist length. The waist is shaped with double darts at each front side with curved side seams at the back. 3 tabs at the back continue from the bodice back and fold up inside. The sleeves are missing. It is trimmed with short black bugles. It fastens with 12 hooks and eyes centre front. (female)
Provenance
Charles Paget Wade Collection, Snowshill Manor