2021.14.6
Bodice
Date: 1903-1906
Net and lace pigeon bodice. Exterior of bodice is made up of net, but interior is a soft silk chiffon. Buttons run up the back, and are hidden by a cotton panel. Pintucking at sholders, which run onto the front of the bodice. Waist has been gathered to a center front band. Bodice was heavily worn, as there are several tears and mends at side and back waist.
Material: cotton net, lace, chiffon lining, shell buttons, hook and eye at nape and waist.
Label: Magnet Brand, size 38, lot 1168
Measurements:
Bust: 38 inches
Waist: 26.5 inches
Shoulder to shoulder: 12.5 inches
Underarm to waist: 9.5 inches
Nape to waist: 14 inches