Object Record
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Metadata
Object Name |
Bodice |
Catalog Number |
1942.15.11 |
Date |
ca. 1870 |
Material(s) |
Silk/Cotton |
Dimensions |
H-22.25 W-19 inches |
Description |
This is a black silk brocade bodice with a 'self corset' in the front. There are eighteen jet beads down the front starting below the high collar. There are two darts in the front panel of the bodice with boning in both. The sleeves are long with finished open seams at the cuff. The self corset and the collar are made of plain black silk. The back of the bodice is made of six panels, two of which have boning. The self corset has boning in both open edges, and nine eyelets. |
Notes |
This bodice was worn by Mrs. Mary C Spears around 1870. |
Collection |
George McCalla Spears Collection |
People |
Spears, Mary C. |
Subjects |
Women Women's clothing Clothing & dress Dresses |
Search Terms |
Georgetown (Ky.) Women Women's clothing |
Physical Holder |
Kentucky Historical Society - KHS |