Bodice piece
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk satin
Measurements
950 mm (Width) x 110 mm (Depth)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 40410.14
Summary
The lower part of a bodice in cream silk satin. There are three hooks on a self taped seam on one edge and five eyes on the other edge. Four darts form the shaping. The bodice is faced with some fabric and some tacking all the way around and there are remains of tailor's tacks in brown cotton.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.