At one point in time, this was an 1890's Ball Gown bodice

From the seller:

This vintage corset top is a sleeveless, thick red -burgundy color with beaded design at bottom. Has long fringe, and is soft at top. Velvet bows at shoulders. Zipper and hook back closure. Metal structural ribs all around.

Measures 32" around the bust, 20" around the waist and is 20" long.


From Me:

My guess is that this got used in a bunch of high school plays hence some the very new looking metal boning in one case and the zipper. Poor thing...