Afternoon dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1867 - 1868
Materials
Linen, Metal, Satin, Silk
Measurements
480 mm (Length)870 mm (W)660 mm (W)530 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363235.1
Summary
Part of a three piece afternoon dress (unpicked) of black corded silk brocaded with small red / yellow / green scattered flowers. Bodice; plain round neck, two pairs vertical darts to front, centre front opening fastened with nine black satin covered almond-shaped buttons (one missing) with hook and eye to neck and waist, short tuck in peplum added to waist, coat sleeves with bow / band applied to epaulettes and cuffs, yellow piping to neck epaulettes and cuffs; linen lining, with bust padding, short bone to front and underarms; chainstitch machine sewn. 1867 - 1868 (circa)