Black cotton bodice
Date made: 19th century
Maker: unknown maker
Description: Black cotton bodice with small floral design reserved in white. Waist edge is raw, as if cut from skirt. Machine sewn, fastened with self fabric buttons at front and (discoloured) composition buttons at wrist. Length centre back 17 inch under-arm; 9 inch under-sleeve; seam 17 3/4 inch.
(Reference image taken in the 1990s.)
Materials: cotton
Object name: bodice
Collection: Costume & Textiles Collection
ID Number: 1968-0086