Bodice from Chinon, ca. 1908. Chinon is a French town with 8121 inhabitants (as of January 1, 2022) in the Département Indre-et-Loire in the Région Centre-Val de Loire and sub-prefecture of the Arrondissement Chinon. The town straddles both banks of the Vienne, not far from where it flows into the Loire.

The bodice has beautifully embroidered tulle on a striped silk fabric. Red darts. Cotton inner bodice. Waistband with the maker's name: Melle Martin. Long sleeves. Small stand-up collar. In very good condition. Skirt and belt are not included.

Chest: ~ 80 cm
Waist: ~ 60 cm