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Bodice

1855-65
Place of origin
England

The bodice has a high round neck and centre front hook and eye closure. The sleeves have panels of gathered and ruched striped silk interspersed with chine floral ribbon. From the elbow, the sleeves are wide and flared and trimmed with applied borders of floral chine silk.


Object details

Category
Womenswear
Object type
Bodice
Materials and techniques
Silk (Textile)
Chiné Technique
Brief description
Bodice, grey and white striped silk with floral ribbon trimmings, England, 1855-65
Physical description
The bodice has a high round neck and centre front hook and eye closure. The sleeves have panels of gathered and ruched striped silk interspersed with chine floral ribbon. From the elbow, the sleeves are wide and flared and trimmed with applied borders of floral chine silk.
Dimensions
  • Length: 23in
  • Width: 19in
Credit line
Given by Messrs Harrods Ltd.
Collection
Textiles and Fashion Collection
Accession number
T.883-1913

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
Record URL
https://collections.vam.ac.uk/item/O355634/bodice/
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