Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - BURGANDY AND CREAM BODICE, 1850's
... BURGANDY AND CREAM BODICE...burgandy and cream bodice... COSTUME Female burgandy and cream bodice Burgundy and cream fine ...
Burgundy and cream fine striped cotton, with a woven floral motif one cm in diameter. High 4.5cm stand-up burgundy collar, with a lace overlay. A pleated, and padded cap extends from the underarm seam at the front, over the shoulders, and partway over the back panel. Sleeves tight fitting at wrist, fasten with five buttons and button holes.(Four present on one sleeve, three on other sleeve).A fine burgundy pleated band finishes the sleeve at the wrist. Waistline is V pointed at front and back. At front pleats are stitched down 11-13cm long, then open up to form shaped, folded effect at the bust line. A burgundy yoke sits behind this effect, and extends over the shoulders, and high neckline. Back waistline also extends to a deep V shape at centre back. 18 button holes and 15 buttons fasten the centre back - (three buttons missing).costume, female, burgandy and cream bodice