Bodice worn by ballerina Marie Taglioni (1804-1884). Bodice of fine white silk taffeta lined in fine white cotton, with exaggerated point at centre front and a point at centre back; the upper edge of the front rises to a single point at centre and the back to three points; the upper edge is finished with a fine box pleated frill of white silk supported by a thin layer of buckram and the lower edge is finely double piped. The bodice fastens down the side with lacing and fine hooks and eyes; there are three bones at centre front, one at the side, one from each peak at centre back and one either side of the lacing. Bodice worn by ballerina Marie Taglioni (1804-1884). Silk with cotton lining and silk laceing.