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Cotton bodice with crochet yoke. It has cloth covered buttons and a drawstring at the bottom. This women's top was probably made between 1900-1910.

1 bodice: cotton, yarn

Museum Object Entry Form - 'Description of Object/Collection: Objects from Donor's mother (Mrs Kathleen Matthews). They were made or used by her and her family, who originate from Somerset and Wiltshire. - 1 cotton bodice with crochet yoke, Early Edwardian. - 2 Small wooden chairs and small table, made by Great Grandfather Frederick Fare. Builder and Cabinet maker, living in Bath in late 1800s and early 1900s. - 5 stones from '5 stones' game. Played in playground in 1940s in village where donor lived. - 3 books: Practical lace making by C.C. Channer, Allied Arts and Crafts (Teacher's handbook), Torchon Lace.', MERL Miscellaneous note - 'In the nineteenth century crochet was added to garments as a cheap substitute for lace. Decorative lace was very complicated to make and was produced by skilled makers. Crochet work is produced using a hooked needle and thick thread. The finished product is less delicate than lace, but still produces a netted decorative pattern. Crochet rapidly grew in popularity in the nineteenth century. In the Edwardian Era, crochet patterns became very elaborate in texture and complicated stitching. // Reference: Reading Museum School Loans Box H92C'

1900-01-01 - 1909-12-31

1900s

Stitched, Crocheted