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1975.13.18 - bodice
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Object Typebodice
Date Madeca. 1860
Item Details
Object Typebodice
Date Madeca. 1860
Accession Number
1975.13.18
Title
bodice
Category
Clothing, Outerwear
Object Type
bodice
Date Made
ca. 1860
Gender and Age
women
Materials and Techniques
silk; woven, plain, taffeta
Measurements
UL 66.0; CH 96.0; SL 42.0 cm
Description
Light olive green taffeta bodice; jewel neckline; Centre front closure with 11 fabric covered buttons of which 1 is missing; waistline darts; peplum has watch pocket at leftside; bodice has separate set of closure of 5…
Light olive green taffeta bodice; jewel neckline; Centre front closure with 11 fabric covered buttons of which 1 is missing; waistline darts; peplum has watch pocket at leftside; bodice has separate set of closure of 5 hooks and eyes inside; lining of unbleached linen; sleeves have eloborate cuffs decorated with piped and pleated ruffle. Peplum has a long narrow V at center back flanked by two vents. Princess seaming at back decorated with two fabric-covered buttons at small of the back; piping and buttons in muted golden yellow. Machine sewn with extensive hand finishing.
Part of peplum at right front is made of different fabric and lined with white cotton, suggesting a repair.
Credit Line
Donated by Marion Shipley
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 1975.13.18 - bodice
Page Citation
"1975.13.18 - bodice, Anne Lambert Clothing and Textiles Collection." University of Alberta Museums Search Site, https://search.museums.ualberta.ca/13-8732. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.