Black Bodice
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Black bodice in loosely-woven transparent material with gauging and bands of black cotton insertion. It has a high, boned collar. Fastened with small, smoky pearl buttons. Machine sewn. 21 inch long; sleeve 20 inch. Slightly leg-of-mutton shaped sleeves. (Marked 6 (or possibly 9) in pencil on label).
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: cotton
Object name: bodice
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1968-0087