Bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1790 - 1810
Materials
Silk taffeta, silk lace, linen.
Measurements
360 x 750 x 0 mm
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Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 603182.1
Summary
A woman's bodice, part of a dress (603182), made from pale blue silk taffeta. The bodice is decorated around the neckline with white silk lace with a scalloped edge and has two matching pale blue silk waist ties. The half-length sleeves are also trimmed with matching lace. The bodice is fully lined in linen, and fastens on the right shoulder. It is designed to be used for nursing a baby.
Provenance
Gift of Lord Clanwilliam