Rococo Bodice for a Young Girl, France, c. 1780 – Antique 18th‑Century Hand‑Sewn Garment #mourninghat Two buttons replaced on the

Two buttons replaced on the side

It was formerly housed in the Museum of the City of New York

Hook and eye closure

the state yacht of Kaiser Wilhelm II

5 cm in guard length and 57 cm in width when opened

Rococo Bodice for a Young Girl, France, c. 1780 – Antique 18th‑Century Hand‑Sewn Garment #mourninghat Two buttons replaced on theThis is a rare Rococo bodice, crafted from brown silk and entirely handsewn, made for a young girl in the late 18th century. As specialists in historical dress, we can confirm that garments of this quality were worn at court most likely at the French Rococo court and reflect the refined elegance expected of aristocratic youth. The bodice was originally worn with a matching skirt from the same period and would typically have been complemented by a