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Bodice
Date: 1894-1896
velvet, silk taffeta, silk faille, metal hook and eyes
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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