Velvet bodice with hook and eye front fastening

Detailed gorgeous beaded embellishment

Silk drape front collar with ruffle trim

Bustle back 'tail'

Sleeve straps inside

For an item nearly 150 years old, its looking great but will need a bit of TLC to bring it back to its best. The lace on the neck has detatched on one side - it needs resewing and gathering.

Some of the bead strands are broken and detatched on one side - these just need reattatching

Otherwise, no major flaws 

It does have a name stitched on a label in the back 'Hatfield' - I wonder who it belonged Ms Hatfield was?

Its small fitting, if its to be worn it would best suit UK 6/8

A very special piece - sensible offers welcome, I would love this to go to somebody who can appreciate it