Bodice

Clothes for Women

Inventory number
2026.5.7.3.CW.TO.C1896.FR
Author:
Levilion fashion house (French, 1866-c.1940)
Description
Women’s silk bodice in a warm golden-brown tone, richly decorated with machine-made lace and elaborate gigot (leg-of-mutton) sleeves, and a high collar.
The blouse is made of patterned golden-brown silk and decorated with cream lace and satin bows. A decorative rhinestone buckle accents the waist.
Materials
Silk
Lace
Rhinestone buckle
Satin ribon
Origin
circa 1896 Paris, France