Ladies bodice
Category
Costume
Date
Unknown
Materials
Silk
Measurements
680 mm (Length)550 mm (W)
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The Argory, County Armagh
NT 565949
Summary
Black silk multi-layered bodice with long sleeves and stand-up collar. Consists of three layers throught. i. Inner layer is cream silk chiffon fastened at the front with hooks and buttonhole loop eyes. ii. Is and inner layer cream silk chiffon crepe, pin-tucked on either side of centre front fastening with buttonhole loops and hooks and with a decorative fabric-covered buttons stitched over the hooks, where visable, fron throat to upper chest. iii. Is the top layer of black silk chifon with pin-tucked detail on front from shoulder yolk to lower bust, and from yolk to waist at back. An additional layer of the same chiffon is applied below the bust at front continuing across the back, secured at the waistband. Black and white embroidered detail around collar and front edges, and on applied chiffon detail at lower bust. Sleeves slight gather at shoulder, fitted at lower arm with rows of pin-tucks and applied chiffon detail with black and white embroidered decoration. A dress shield under right arm.
Marks and inscriptions
Hand written label on waistband: Mrs Bond.