The reproducton of this bodice was made on a standard size 10 form. The fabric for the reproduction, silk seersucker, was chosen for the stripe and stiffness of the fabric.
Figure 1: Bodice |
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The ornamentation on the collar was hand-beaded with a crochet stitch on silk organza.
Figure 2: Detail of Beading |
Figure 3: Detail of Collar |
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© Laura Wiggington, 2003