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DepartmentTextiles-Europe

Bodice

NameBodice
CultureAustrian
Date1890–99
Place madeAustria, Europe
Mediumsilk, metal, wool, synthetic
DimensionsLength at CB: 13 in. (33 cm)
Credit LineGift of Brooklyn Museum Costume Collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, 2019; Brooklyn Museum Collection, 1923
Object numberA.2021.8.6
Collections
DescriptionBrocade of pink, yellow, green interlaced floral vines enclosing single roses on royal blue ground; silver braid, polychrome chenille and silver spangle embroidery, black flannel ground; pressed gold metal ornaments; gold and silver metallic braid; fancy weave ribbon, black velvet with supplementary weft patterning, red and green floral motif; speckled beige flat composition buttons; five white plastic buttons. Waist-length; full sleeves puffed at shoulders, tapered to wrist; low square neck; button closure at PR side; fancy weave ribbon at hem; embroidery around front and at sleeve ends; group of plastic buttons at CB hem
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