Ladies bodice
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk / cotton
Measurements
610 mm (Length)510 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 565886
Summary
Double layered, long sleeved bodice. Outer layer consists of a purple silk chiffon pleated bodice. Long sleeves featuring a wristband and cuff. Gathered at the lower edge into a dark blue silk waistband. Green silk ribbon tie at throat. The inner layer is made from ecru cotton net with applied lace detail to front and back, lines the bodice and sleeves but forms over-collar at the back. Green silk ribbon edging to over-collar and cuffs. Fastened at the waist with a hook and eye. The underbodice fastens to neck with hooks and eyes.