Bodice
ca. 1895 (made)
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The front of the bodice is pleated, pointed to the waist, and lightly boned, with a back lace-up fastening. It is decorated with two chevron bands of red velvet. The puffed sleeves are of red velvet, and there is a pleated projecting collar of the same fabric. There is a bow at the waist behind. The skirt is straight cut in the front, and pleated to the waist behind, with a train. The hem is stiffened with a red velvet band, and there is an inner fringe of machine-made lace. Attached to the lining are tapes for raising the train.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Materials and techniques | white satin warp-tinted with bunches of flowers in reds, pinks, yellows, and greens, and trimmed with red velvet |
| Brief description | Woman's bodice and skirt, satin and velvet, Redmayne and Co, London, ca. 1895 |
| Physical description | The front of the bodice is pleated, pointed to the waist, and lightly boned, with a back lace-up fastening. It is decorated with two chevron bands of red velvet. The puffed sleeves are of red velvet, and there is a pleated projecting collar of the same fabric. There is a bow at the waist behind. The skirt is straight cut in the front, and pleated to the waist behind, with a train. The hem is stiffened with a red velvet band, and there is an inner fringe of machine-made lace. Attached to the lining are tapes for raising the train. |
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| Marks and inscriptions | Redmayne and Co., New Bond Street (on internal waist tape) |
| Credit line | Given by Miss E. J. Macbean |
| Object history | This ensemble, and T.11,A&B-1932, were worn by Mrs Eden, the sister of the donor. Two further dresses were donated to the Bristol Museum. |
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| Accession number | T.10-1932 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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