Bodice
early 20th century
| Artist/Maker |
18th century style bodice of rose printed chiffon with half sleeves and pointed front. The low neck is edged with a pointed edged frill of fine permanently pleated chiffon. The centre front is decorated with bows of mauve shot green silk, and around the waist is a swathe of the same fabric.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | |
| Brief description | 18th century style chiffon bodice worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company, early 20th century. |
| Physical description | 18th century style bodice of rose printed chiffon with half sleeves and pointed front. The low neck is edged with a pointed edged frill of fine permanently pleated chiffon. The centre front is decorated with bows of mauve shot green silk, and around the waist is a swathe of the same fabric. |
| Marks and inscriptions | ' Costumier / Miss L. Gloag / 12 & 13 / Henrietta St. / Covent Garden W.C. ' (Trade label) |
| Credit line | Given by Mrs P. Chapman |
| Object history | This 18th century style bodice was worn in an unidentified production for the John Martin Harvey company. |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | S.206-1985 |
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| Record created | June 16, 2004 |
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