Not currently on display at the V&A

Bodice

ca. 1855-1879 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

Woman's bodice, coloured cottons embroidered with geometric designs in coloured floss silks.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Woven cotton, embroidered with floss silks
Brief description
Textile, bodice, woven cotton, silk embroidery, India, ca. 1855-1879
Physical description
Woman's bodice, coloured cottons embroidered with geometric designs in coloured floss silks.
Dimensions
  • Neck to hem length: 47cm
  • Neck to wrist length: 38cm
Object history
Transferred from India Museum 1879.
Historical context
Intended for use as a garment, clothing.
Collection
Accession number
05855A/(IS)

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Record createdMarch 17, 2014
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