- Measurements
- 39cm x 27cm
- Place of Origin
- England
- Historical Period/Date
- 18th Century
- Registration Number
- 2006-023
- Donated/Purchased
- Donated
- Techniques
- Surface Stitchery,
- Objects
- Bodices,Costume Components - Women,
Physical Description
Fragment of an 18th century dress bodice heavily embroidered on cream silk taffeta. A typical eighteenth century meandering design in gold threads and pink, green and gold silks. Stitches used are laid work, couching, satin, stem, long and short and straight stitches.
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