This is a place for any extant garments in private collections from about 1941 back. There is no beginning date. The only rule is that it can't be currently in a museum and must be before the bombing of Pearl Harbor. I mostly post items I've seen on ebay, etsy, or other auction sites so we will continue to have a record of them for research purposes. If you have antique clothing in your collection, please, email me pictures of them and I will gladly add them to this site.
Tuesday, January 29, 2013
Bustle Era Velvet Bodice
From the seller:
A regal 1880’s burgundy velvet polonaise bustled bodice that has recently been de-accessioned from a museum collection. The cataloging tag is stitched inside the bodice. The bodice has a very long back sweep. The front of the bodice has an ivory satin insert that is trimmed with an ivory satin bow. The collar is made of ivory satin and the sleeves are trimmed with lace. The bodice is lined with stripe cotton. The skirt is lined with buckram and burgundy satin. The back is gathered into a bustle effect. The bodice has a front button closure. It is in very good and sturdy condition. There is a small 1 inch split on the collar. There are no other holes or splits. There is no underarm discoloration. Bust 35 Waist 30 Length of back train 73.
From Me:
I think this is actually 1870's. I just love that it's a larger size.
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