Wedding dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1900
Materials
Glazed cotton twill, Grosgrain, Lawn, Metal, Tulle
Measurements
370 mm (Length)820 mm (W)620 mm (W)380 mm (Length)
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Killerton, Devon
NT 1363255.1
Summary
Part of a two piece wedding dress of cream corded silk (grosgrain) Bodice; Square neckline, bloused front panel gathered top and ruched at waist, front opening fastened with hooks and eyes, close-seamed back, full sleeves to elbow, tulle rosette to front neck and tulle band overlaying waist. Alterations; Original collar / neckpiece missing, lower sleeves missing (probably tulle) Lining; glazed cotton twill and lawn, heavily boned - channel labelled 'Leather Capped Regd 14320s'. 1900 (circa)
Marks and inscriptions
Leather Capped Regd 14320s (label)