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Bodice

UNKNOWN, Australia
Bodice
 (c. 1903)

Medium
silk, cotton, metal (hooks and eyes)

Measurements
47.0 cm (centre back) 35.0 cm (waist, flat)

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Gift of Mrs E. Clark, 1975

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Gallery location
Not on display

Artwork Details

Place/s of Execution
Australia

Accession Number
D116-1975

Department
Australian Fashion and Textiles

Physical description
Boned bodice of black spotted self-patterned silk with black lace panels centre front and on left and right sides over shoulder. The long leg-of-mutton sleeves have a ruched panel running down the outer length and a deep lace cuff. Black velvet V-shaped waist band. Bodice fastens centre front with concealed metal hooks and eyes. Inside waist tape with metal buckle. Lined with glazed black cotton.

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