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1971.7.5 - brocaded bodice
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Object Typebodice
Date Made18th century
Item Details
Object Typebodice
Date Made18th century
Accession Number
1971.7.5
Title
brocaded bodice
Category
Clothing, Outerwear
Object Type
bodice
Date Made
18th century
Culture
European
Cultural Region
European
Gender and Age
women
Materials and Techniques
silk; bone, whalebone; handsewn; woven, brocade
Measurements
overall: 35.5 cm
Description
Bodice of brocaded and damasked silk featuring floral bouquets in multi-colour and sprays in same colour as background fabric. 3/4 sleeves and wide scooped neckline; Centre front closing (which is sewn closed);…
Bodice of brocaded and damasked silk featuring floral bouquets in multi-colour and sprays in same colour as background fabric. 3/4 sleeves and wide scooped neckline; Centre front closing (which is sewn closed); lined with bleached linen;
Credit Line
University of Alberta School of Household Economics
External Links
Virtual Tour: Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection
University of Alberta, Faculty of Agricultural, Life & Environmental Sciences, Department of Human Ecology
Citation
Page Citation for 1971.7.5 - brocaded bodice
Page Citation
"1971.7.5 - brocaded bodice, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-6972. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.