Wedding Dress Bodice
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Object numberKITAK.1995.16.6(1=3)
TitleWedding Dress Bodice
DescriptionWedding dress bodice. Cream. Short chiffon sleeves with frill cuffs. Decorative pleat work down sleeves. 2 semi-circles of decorative chiffon, lace and metal embroidery below neckline and over shoulders. 5 pleats around waist becoming 6 at back that cross over to hide fastenings. 2 bows at back at waist. Fastened at back by 13 hook and eyes. 6 spring hook and eyes to fasten decorative cover. 2 hooks at waist. 12 bones to support waist and sides. padding at bust. Silk lining taken out at seams and altered. Ribbon ties at neckline. Inner waistband embroidered: Robes et Manteaux / Mrs Horne / Paisley
Production date 1880 - 1899
Production periodVictorian
Object nameBodice
TechniqueHand Stitched, Machine Stitched
Dimensions
Width: 60 cm
Length: 31 cm
Depth: 8 cm
Length: 31 cm
Depth: 8 cm