Sleeveless bodice
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Women's sleeveless black bodice decorated with two panels of beading. Tiny black buttons moulded in relief with a hand holding a jewel. 18 inch long, centre back 32 inch bust.
From the family of the late R.H. Kelly, the Cronk Smithy, Ballaugh.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Object name: bodice
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1969-0134