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

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