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Bodice

Bodice

Date: 1894-1896

velvet, silk taffeta, silk faille, metal hook and eyes

Bodice
Bodice
Bodice
Bodice

2019.24

Label: none

Evergreen velvet bodice with gigot sleeves and a striped gold and bodice front.  Alternating hook and eye closures up the entire length of the bodice.  Bodice is expertly tailored, to include a small peplum, exaggerated at the bustle.  Frilly lace cuffs at both waists.  High velvet collar.  The interior is boned, and has both bust pads and underarm pads.

Measurements: 

Bust: 30.75 inches

Waist: 24 inches

Shoulder to shoulder: 9.5 inches

Underarm to waist: 6.5 inches

Nape to waist: 13.5 inches


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