Bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1895 - 1900
Materials
Woollen twill, braid, cotton sateen, linen tape, hooks & eyes.
Measurements
680 x 770 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604867.1
Summary
A woman's bodice, part of an ensemble, made from fine black Bedford cord woollen twill bodice with stand collar and long sleeves. Collar, front and back of shoulders and cuffs trimmed with Russian braid. Pleated detail at front back and shoulders. Hem bound with linen tape. Internal waistband with hook and eye fastenings. Lined with striped cotton sateen. Collar faced with grey cotton. Cotton garment protectors.
Provenance
Gift of Mrs Sarah Ritchie. From donor's employer, Ballindrum, 1945.