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Title |
Bodice for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005 |
Object Name |
Bodice |
Description |
Bodice for Portuguese Minho Costume, 2005. Red and black lace-up bodice; portion around wearer's bust is red felt and has ribbons that tie in a bow at the neckline. Portion around wearer's waist is black material wih white lace-up ties in front, yellow embroidery where it meets the red part, and multicolored floral embroidery throughout. In back, the upper red portion also has floral embroidery. "Sleeves" are tanktop or vest style, only covering the top of the wearer's shoulders. |
Date |
2005 |
Creator |
Unknown |
Role |
Manufacturer |
Catalog Number |
2005.027.003 |
Dimensions |
H-13.5 W-18 inches |
Dimension Details |
measured flat |
Collection |
3D - Clothing |
Inscription Text |
none visible |
Provenance |
from Portuguese government |
Notes |
The Minho costume "is native to a number of villages around the city of Viana do Castelo in the the northern Province of Minho [pronounced meenyo]. This city lies on the Atlantic just north of the mouth of the river Limia. [...This variation] is called 'Traje de Lavradeira' by the local people. In the rest of Portugal it is often called the costume of Viana do Castelo, and outside Portugal it is usually referred to as the Minho costume." It is made in red or green/blue, with red being the "happier" color and green/blue being the "sad" or older costume. [http://folkcostume.blogspot.com/2013/04/costume-de-lavradeira-viana-do-castelo.html 08/08/2018] |
Search Terms |
Clothing Costumes Embroidery Immigrants Portuguese Portuguese Immigration Vests |
Subjects |
Clothing & dress Costumes Embroidery Immigrants Portugal |
Credit line |
Courtesy of Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Lisbon |