Dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1870
Materials
Lace, Satin
Measurements
1220 mm (Length)660 mm (W)820 mm (W)530 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1360638.1
Summary
Dress bodice - Bodice with polonaise apron attached. Round fairly low neck. Long sleeve narrow at cuff, with epaulette and band above wrist both trimmed with black satin and lace. Trimming around neck of black satin and lace. Fastens at front with black satin covered buttons. Polonaise apron consists of rounded back piece and a piece at either side. Gathered onto waistband of bodice with most fullness at back. Edged with black satin and black lace. Bustle pad probably not original stitched to back waist. 1870 (circa)