Bodice
Shelvey
Category
Costume
Date
1890 - 1900
Materials
Silk, cotton, taffeta and lace
Measurements
460 mm (Length)
Place of origin
Grosvenor Street
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Dudmaston, Shropshire
NT 814932.1
Summary
Bodice: cream cotton machine net ground, needlerun. Flower and stem meander on main ground with border. Square neck, puffed cap sleeves, boned fitted bodice to waist with front opening of hooks and eyes. Four layers of fabric. Lining covered by fabric, pouched at front waistband of trim with bow. Modesty band of ribbon and lace at front neck.
Provenance
Hamilton-Russell Collection worn by Maud Hamilton-Russell (died 1951).
Marks and inscriptions
'Mrs Shelvey, 64 Grosvenor St.W.'. (printed on tape on waistband)
Makers and roles
Shelvey