Recently acquired from a large private collection of museum quality antique clothing
WOW, this bodice is unlike any other !
Fully lined and bones, the silk trim of the lining is starting to shatter. The underarms are shot and torn and tattered from the inside, one underarm is ripped on the outside black lace ass well.
Hook eye closure, the silk surrounding this are and down the center of chest is an ivory silk that is completely shattered in tatters, but is covered in a layer of soft tulle black lace, the same as the long ruched sleeves with ruffled cuffs, upon inspection the sleeves look to be in good condition. The lace surrounds the bodice, and has some small rips here and there. Under this is an ivory silk that is shattered throughout, some spots better than others. The hem is a black velevet ruched ribbon with a rosette at front, some velvet rub loss, and in the back comes to a large bow and a ribbon sash of 37" length. The velvet collar os wide almost off shoulder trimmed in the most incredible sequins and bobbles in a warm green blue iridescent hue, there are a few missing bobbles and one held on with a safety pin. Also accenting the collar are a couple beadwork appliqués with a peacock feather pattern / color
15" across bust
11.5" across waist
16" across collar opening
16.75" length from top of shoulder to front bottom center of bodice
