Description:
Woman's front-opening, short jacket, altered from an earlier garment. Alterations include the addition of linen extensions on the front, and piecing in various areas of the fashion fabric and interior lining. The crewel embroidery extends down the sleeves and on the bodice itself. The bodice fastens with hook and eye closures, however many more hooks on the proper left side have no corresponding eyes on the proper right side. One single hook is at the exterior small of the back, in the center, possibly for securing a petticoat. This garment is a rare example of more ordinary clothing worn by women at the turn of the 19th century. Paired with a petticoat, it made up a practical garment for work or day wear.
Subjects:
polychrome; Linen; Embroidery; Cotton; Textile fabrics Link to share this object record:
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