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Accession Number 1986.53.1.a Title bodice from wedding dress Category Clothing, Outerwear Object Type bodice Date Made 1891-1902 Place Made North America: Canada, Ontario Culture North American Cultural Region North American Gender and Age women Materials and Techniques cotton; lace, bobbin, Honiton; woven, satin; woven, pile Measurements UL 45.0; WA 64.0; SL 74.0 cm Description

Wine-coloured bodice, internal vest closing, centre panel gathered and embellished with rows of chenille thread alternating with floral ivory lace. Brown velvet false bolero overtop with floral ivory lace trimming the…

Wine-coloured bodice, internal vest closing, centre panel gathered and embellished with rows of chenille thread alternating with floral ivory lace. Brown velvet false bolero overtop with floral ivory lace trimming the edges. Long wine-coloured satin sleeves with brown velvet cuffs.

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