About This Artwork

England

Bodice, 16th century

Linen, plain weave; embroidered with silk, silvered-metal-strip-wrapped fiber, and linen in chain and seed stitches
42.5 x 45 cm (16 5/8 x 17 5/8 in.)

Gift of Mrs. Chauncey B. Borland, 1945.159

Exhibition, Publication and Ownership Histories

Exhibition History

The Art Institute of Chicago, "Masterpieces of Western Textiles", January 25–March 2, 1969

Agnes Allerton Gallery, The Art Institute of Chicago, "Fashion Items and Textiles Pertaining to Fashion"
April 29–July 16, 1978

Publication History

Mayer, Christa Charlotte. Masterpieces of Western Textiles from The Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago: The Art Institute of Chicago, 1969. Plate 100, p. 130.




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