Gown bodice
Summary
Gfown bodice - Cream wool with printed ochre coral / seaweed pattern with pink rosebuds. Bodice pointed at front with frill below waist, small bow at back waist. Wide neckline with 'collar' sewn to garment, two pints at front. Epaulette on sleeve with slit, over sleeve to above elbow, inner sleeve shown 1 in at wrist. Piping and hand chain stitch on bodice. 1840 (circa)