antique wool silk bodice, gray pink bust 32 Victorian unusual rare 1890 study



Antique hand made bodice top
late 19thc original  

1. probably 1880-90s
2. hand made
3. light weight gray wool with pink silk and black velvet piping
4. stunning workmanship
5. the silk on the yoke is deteriorating, see photos
6. gray wool is strong, a couple of very tiny moth holes
7. notice cuffs are lined with the pink
8. under blouse has all its original hooks and eyes
9. over top, hooks under the arm, most of the hooks are missing
10. boned fronts and back
11. collar is very stiff
12. this lady definitely had help getting dressed
13. I think it might be possible to over lay the front and back yoke with replacement fabric
 approximate measurements
1. across shoulders 12 in.
2. bust 32 in.
3. length from shoulder 17in.
4. sleeves 23 in.,
5. waist 22 in.
6. neck 12 in.
Ground advantage or priority shipping and handling in US

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