bodice; woman's

Production date
Circa 1880
Description
Brown/ grey long sleeve bodice for over skirt of same colour with four stays, one on each side and two at front under bust (whale bone- covered but probably). Made of cotton and taffeta. Closes down the front with 12 buttons covered in same cloth as bodice. Gathered at the sleeve end and closed with 3 buttons on each. Lace detail at neck, neck is round and fairly high. Garment has a slight tail at the back. Lining is cream cotton and very dirty.
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Production date
Circa 1880
Associated date
1880
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Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 68cm (L 2' 2 3/4")
Dimensions:W 31cm (W 1' 3/16")
Accession number
1994-009-001/002

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