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Image Not Available for Ordinary Mourning Black Silk Day Bodice
Ordinary Mourning Black Silk Day Bodice
Image Not Available for Ordinary Mourning Black Silk Day Bodice

Ordinary Mourning Black Silk Day Bodice

Date1901-1903
Object NameBodice
Mediumsilk, net lace and beads
ClassificationsFashion and Dress
DimensionsLength: 48 Cm; Inside Sleeves 40cm
AcquisitionThe Peggy Walker Gift, 1984.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS006465
About MeBlack silk bodice, with a high neckline and a slightly pointed waist at the front. The sleeves are quite full and become fitted at the cuff. The bodice is decorated with lace frills and at the back there is a buckle effect decoration in beads with a small bow hanging below the waistline. The lace is trimmed with beads and sequins.

Black Ordinary Mourning Dress
James Ross
1890 - 1893