Dress bodice
Category
Costume
Date
1840 - 1850
Materials
Taffeta
Collection
Arlington Court, Devon
NT 987719.1
Summary
Bodice - Part of a two piece dress, 18th century pink and white striped and brocaded taffeta dress with black spring design. Dress in two pieces, bodice and skirt. Bodice has short sleeves which appear to have been altered at their lower edge - they need un-tucking. Low neckline, pointed waistline. Skirt is larger than bodice.