I am working on an article from 1902. The dresses are for elderly women.
The article refers to a bodice with a Duchess front closing. What is this?
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Guessing from my collection, an inner front closing bodice that is worked into
the side seams...sort of like a partlet...front only. I also have seen net
chemisetts that cover front and back with side ties. Both have high collars.
The gown bodice then fastens on the left side from shoulder to
