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Bodice

early 20th century

Low necked pointed front bodice; the back is of white cotton, the side and front of blue grey velvet printed with bright floral groups; the sleeves are of pale pink broacde edged with a deep band of pale pink ribbon and a lace frill. The bodice is edged with gold lace braid.


Object details

Object type
Materials and techniques
Brief description
Bodice of velvet and cotton worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company, early 20th century.
Physical description
Low necked pointed front bodice; the back is of white cotton, the side and front of blue grey velvet printed with bright floral groups; the sleeves are of pale pink broacde edged with a deep band of pale pink ribbon and a lace frill. The bodice is edged with gold lace braid.
Dimensions
  • Length: 48cm
  • Width: 52cm
Credit line
Given by Mrs P. Chapman
Object history
This bodice was worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company.
Association
Collection
Accession number
S.204-1985

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Record createdJune 16, 2004
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