Bodice
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
satin, whalebone, velvet & pearl
Measurements
660 mm (Width)
Collection
Calke Abbey, Derbyshire
NT 291474.1
Summary
B731 Bright yellow satin bodice decorated with bands of pearl decoration edged with bells. White satin under-bodice gathered at the waist. Over-bodice is shaped like a bolero over the top with long three-quarter length sleeves, tapered outwards slightly at the end. Pearl bands have flower-shaped motifs on a white ground.