bodice; woman's
Production date
Circa 1885
Description
Black long sleeve bodice with bead brocade work on the front on either side of a ruffled centre piece. Beading is also present on cuffs and beaded panels on front extent over the shoulder. Mandarin collar. Closes down the front with a row of plastic buttons, one is missing and at least two have been replaced with unlatching ones. Item is shaped and boned, boning is flexible and sticking out in places not clear what it is. Fabric has a leaf design woven though it.
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Object detail
Dimensions:L 55cm (L 1' 9 5/8")
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