Breathtaking Antique Bodice Black Ruffled Layered Sleeves Draping Organdy Bobbin Lace Overlay Pleated Chiffon

OH MY! 

This one is a jaw dropper 

Acquired from a large private collection of museum quality antique clothing 

Fully boned and labels "M.F. O'Brien" New York 


Double hook eye closure down the front, cotton lining, outer layer of pleated chiffon silk (frays to the edges) Silk ribbon ties at top of chest to cinch the collar area tighter. Black pleated silk ruffled poof type sleeves with organdy lace on the ends (the hidden area shows rips to the organdy here) There is also the same organdy lace covering over the sleeve caps 

The lace and organdy that does show, has minimal damage to the organdy, just the few spots I have shown as examples 

18" across open chest top 
16.75" across bust 
10" across waist 
13.5" length