Bodice

Object number
27.5
Creator
Unknown
Date
1860s
Description
Black silk bodice with vertical stripes and floral design woven in and also has bunches of bright flowers embroidered on the material. The bodice comes into a point back and front. It has covered buttons. The sleeves are elbow length. The neckline has been altered form a high neck to a v-neck. Embroidery apparently Chinese.
Materials
silk
Credit Line
Gift of Mrs. S. Wyllys Pomeroy
Object Type
bodices
Related People & Organizations
Pomeroy, S. Wyllys, Mrs. (associated)