Bodice
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Muslin and cotton
Measurements
680 mm (Width); 400 mm (Length)
Order this imageCollection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 39162.2
Summary
Bodice, matches skirt (NT39162.1). Cream muslin lined in cream cotton. Collarless, shaped by darts. Lining closed at front by 13 hooks and eyes. Muslin gives an overblouse effect and is closed at waist by one hook and eye. Long tight fitting sleeves closed at waist by three small buttons and sewn loops. Both armpits protects by removable pads. Fabric badly stained throughout.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.