Bodice
1892-1894 (made)
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Black silk satin boned bodice with gigot sleeves with beaded black mesh cuffs mounted on white satin from the elbows. The lapels are trimmed with jet beading, which also trims the basque, and a band of jet embroidery on net mounted on white satin, similar to that forming the collar and vest. A black machine made lace flounce trims the lapel, basque, and sleeves which have an inner frill of white pleated chiffon. Fastens in the front with hooks
Object details
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| Brief description | Black silk satin bodice, 1892-1894, English, made by Henriette et Marie, London |
| Physical description | Black silk satin boned bodice with gigot sleeves with beaded black mesh cuffs mounted on white satin from the elbows. The lapels are trimmed with jet beading, which also trims the basque, and a band of jet embroidery on net mounted on white satin, similar to that forming the collar and vest. A black machine made lace flounce trims the lapel, basque, and sleeves which have an inner frill of white pleated chiffon. Fastens in the front with hooks |
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| Credit line | Give by Mrs R Colman |
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| Accession number | T.85-1957 |
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| Record created | June 24, 2009 |
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