2009 Record shot by L. Baumgarten. Bodice.

Gown Bodice

Dateca. 1795

OriginAsia, China (silk); worn in America, Pennsylvania

MediumCream silk satin lined with linen, boned front.

DimensionsOL 20" excluding sleeves. Waist 26-27 inches

Credit LineGift of Titi Halle.

Object number2002-95

DescriptionWoman's gown bodice in cream silk satin fully lined with off-white plain-woven linen. Bodice has deep squared neckline with drawstring. Fastened edge-to-edge at center front with boned lacing strips. Bodice dips to deep points at center front and center back. Long two-piece sleeves, shaped to curve over elbows, ending with two self-fabric buttons and buttonholes at wrist opening. Sleeves lined with linen. Bodice back constructed with two shaped panels with boning down the center back. See 2002-96 for matching petticoat.
Label TextThis bodice is said to be part of a wedding ensemble from the Plumstead / Ross family of Philadelphia. It was probably worn by Anna Ross (1776-1846) when she married Philadelphia merchant George Plumstead (1765-1805). The