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blouse

human history
  • Other Name

    bodice

  • Description

    blouse, one of three; once part of a two piece dress, but skirt now missing; black satin, high neck, stand up collar; ruched yoke; lace trim up front and over shoulders to form round yoke effect at back; long sleeves trimmed with black and cream lace.

    machine made lace.

    Interior lined with 3 different kinds of printed cotton. Absorbent cotton sweat protectors in armpits.

  • Accession Number
    1965.78
  • Other Id

    col.0858.1

  • Department
blouse col.0858.1

Images and documents

Images

Artefact

  • Credit Line
    Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 1965.78, col.0858.1
  • Collection
  • Associated Notes

    blouse, one of three; once part of a two piece dress, but skirt now missing; black satin, high neck, stand up collar; ruched yoke; lace trim up front and over shoulders to form round yoke effect at back; long sleeves trimmed with black and cream lace

  • Media
  • Measurement Description
    centre back 470mm
    centre front 440mm
    depth of collar 53mm
    underarm 400mm
    sleeve length 650mm( incl lace)
  • Measurement Reading

    470mm

    440mm

  • Subject Category
  • Classification
  • Last Update
    15 May 2023
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