Bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1895 - 1900
Materials
Shot figured silk, cotton, boned, buttons, hooks & eyes.
Measurements
620 x 580 mm
Collection
Springhill, County Londonderry
NT 604918.2
Summary
A woman's bodice, part of an ensemble, made from blue and orange shot figured silk. The long-sleeved bodice is decorated with an overall pattern of stylised flowers, otherwise undecorated, and is missing the left sleeve. The bodice is fully lined in cream cotton, and fastens centre front with mismatched metal and glass buttons. There are four small boning strips, intact, and the self-waistband fastens centre front with two hooks & eyes, intact.
Provenance
Gift of Mr and Mrs J.Gorman.