Not on display

Bodice

1892-1894 (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

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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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
Dimensions
  • Collar to hem (centre back) length: 57.2cm (Note: measurement converted from department register)
Credit line
Give by Mrs R Colman
Collection
Accession number
T.85-1957

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Record createdJune 24, 2009
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