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blouse

human history
  • Other Name

    black brocade bodice with lace trim

  • Description

    late 19th century bodice. Black satin brocade with floral motif. 3/4 sleeves covered with an oversleeve of black machine lace. Back fastening with metal tipped cotton tape lacing through 11 pairs of eyelets. 6 panels in front and 2 at back, 12 bones. Sleeves finish with lace ruffle and have decorative puff at shoulder edge. 4 central front panels finish in peplum. Machine made Limmerick type lace. Silk satin lining. Evidence of removal of neckline detail.

  • Accession Number
    1969.122
  • Accession Date
    30 Jun 1969
  • Other Id

    col.2411 (colonial)

  • Department

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