Lace-trimmed modesty bodice, with lace flounce over buttoning neckfastening, secured by tapes, part of Chalmers collection, with matching cuffs, likely English, 1835-1900 Modesty Bodices 1835-1900
Cream modesty bodice of lace, lined with satin, part of Chalmers collection, probably made in England, 1835-1900 Cream modesty bodice of lace 1835-1900
Modesty bodice of lawn, with guipure lace collar, part of Chalmers collection, probably English, 1835-1900 Modesty bodice of lawn 1835-1900
Cream modesty bodice of fire muslin with lace edging at neck, part of Chalmers collection, English, 1835-1900 Cream modesty bodice of fire muslin with lace edging at neck 1835-1900
Muslin modesty bodice with lace jobot, part of Chalmers collection, probably English, 1835-1900 Muslin modesty bodice 1835-1900
Modesty bodice with guipure lace front and neck edging similar to Venetian needlepoint, part of Chalmers collection, European, 1835-1900 Modesty bodice with guipure lace front and neck edging similar to Venetian needlepoint 1835-1900
Modesty bodice with bands of lace, embroidery inserts and lace trimming round neck, part of Chalmers collection, probably English, 1835-1900 Modesty bodice with bands of lace 1835-1900