1897-98 bodice by Veere Goold in Canada. Worn by Emma King, grandmother of the donor,in Montreal. "This bodice features fan-like and ribbon motifs of black cut velvet woven on a ground of silk taffeta warp-printed with a floral design in tones of rose and green. It also includes dark brown silk velvet, pink silk satin, light green silk moiré, ivory silk chiffon, dark navy blue velvet ribbon, narrow black velvet ribbon, ecru guipureand cream Valenciennes lace." McCord Museum number M.970.25.1 . . . #historicalgarments #1890s #19thcenturyfashion #mousquetairesleeves #veeregoold #vintagelace #canadianhistory #Montreal #valencienneslace #florals #historicalcostuming #fashionhistory #vestee #victorian #victorianfashion #histoireducostume #histoiredelamode https://www.instagram.com/p/Byjinr0BmVa/?igshid=1qv2rpbkwkd7n
