BODICE 1890s early
CH1972.177
Evening bodice of rich yellow silk satin; low, wide necklin tightly shaped with 11 bones; deep v-point at front; densely embroidered with fine motif of flowers and bows on branches, picked out with tiny beads, sequins and "pearls"; waist encircled with broad cummerbund of mushroom silk velvet, ruched and set with rosettes of same; huge but very short puffed sleeves; lined with cream silk twill; internal ribbon belt stamped "Art et Mode/93 Montagne de la Cour/BRUXELLES"; back closure wit eyelets and lacing.
Info from Neil Hunsley:
Date: 1890-1900
Butterscotch silk satin bodice, beautifully embroidered with beads and true-loves (???) knots. Trimmed with (indecipherable) velvet.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1972.177 |
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| Accession Date: | 1 Mar 1972 |
Material
| Silk/Textile | silk, velvet, pearls, whalebone. |
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| Velvet/Textile |
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| Bone/Skeletal |
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Measurement
| length | 350mm |
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