Ladies bodice
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk
Measurements
410 mm (Length)510 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 565885
Summary
Multi-layer silk bodice. Outer layer is constructed from black chiffon silk with elbow length sleeves. The middle layer is blue, fine, plainweave silk and the lining has cream silk in the bodice and sleeves. Dress sheilds. Embroidered detail at neck and around edge of sleeves. Lace ruffle around edge of sleeve. Back has concealed button fastening, with hooks and eyes securing concealment flap.
Marks and inscriptions
On dress shields:'Best American make - warrented KLEINART (dm) [over 'Iron Cross' shape) The Gem. Double covered 3'.