Dressing the Late 19th Century Woman

Bodice

Chelsea wore this bodice at the Ingomar fashion show and seeing how lovely she looked in it we knew we needed to get her back in the studio to take pictures of her wearing it. In 1995, Matt photographed Heather wearing this same bodice and skirt at the Knowles' home in San Jose. That was the start of documenting the collection, and the start of Matt's interest in portrait photography. It's still one of his favorite pieces in the collection.

1. Drawers
2. Chemise
3. Corset
4. Petticoat
5. Corset Cover
6. Bustle
7. Underskirt
8. Skirt
9. Bodice
10. Bodice (back)
11. Capelet
12. Hat, Parasol & Fan