Bodice
- Object Name:
- Bodice
- Object ID:
- 1984.099.12
- Creator:
- H.E. Crosby Co.
- Place of Origin:
- probably Boston, MA
- Date:
- 1890-1900
- Description:
- Bodice, black velvet, probably worn by Annie Louise Gage Kimball. Form-fitted bodice with high-beaded (black on cream) collar and 3/4 length puffy sleeves, fully lined in black. Eighteen hook-and-eye front closure. Interior belt with skirt hooks and maker's label, "H.E. Crosby". Fourteen bodice stays. Adult woman's size.
- Material:
- Textile
Velvet
Glass - Provenance:
- History: Kimball Collection
Carolyn Louise Jenkins (1930 - 1981) -- Concord, NH. Bequest a collection of historical clothing, photographs, et al., from the Kimball Jenkins estate. This bodice, based on size and photos of similar clothing, was probably worn by Carolyn's grandmother, Annie Louise Gage Kimball.
Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins (1896 - 1974) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Carolyn Louise Jenkins. Direct descendant of Deacon John Kimball. Resided at Kimball-Jenkins estate.
Annie Louise Gage Kimball (1852 - 1933) -- Concord, NH. Mother of Louise Mason Kimball Jenkins; married Dr. George Morrill Kimball. - Credit Line:
- Bequest of Carolyn Louise Jenkins
- Subjects:
- Bodices
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