Jacket-Bodice and Skirt
Production date
1890s
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Description
A silk and velvet maroon women's Victorian bodice with leg-o-mutton sleeves. Bodice has striped cream lining and boning. Long skirt made of matching material. Metal hooks and eyes on bodice and skirt. Buttons on jacket are highly decorative with moulded flowers and appear to be made of glass. Suit came with lace 'ruff'.
Production date
1890s
Production place
New Zealand
Credit line
Gifted by Lyn Powell
Accession number
0179/13
Current rights