Skirt and Bodice

Object detail

Accession number

2011.560

Description

A skirt and bodice made from brown silk with a fine black striped through it. The bodice had a high neckline. Full length sleeves. Hook and eye closures. The skirt is full length and with a brown velvet trim at the hem and a chevron trim (zig-zag) around the lower section of the skirt. The skirt is lined with cotton. One bow near chevron pattern.

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Textile/Silk
Processed Material/Textile/Velvet

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Circa 1850. Skirt and Bodice, 2011.560. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Skirt Personal Artefacts Clothing Main Garments

Collection type

Domestic Textiles Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Clothing Outerwear Shoulder Neck Coat Dress Sleeve Waist Collar Jacket

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