Friday, September 13, 2013

Odd Little Partlet, Titanic (Neo Directorate) Era








From the seller:


Description

For consideration, antique victorian net soutache cord lace bodice or blouse.


All net construction with heavy soutache chord design in black and ivory in front. Buttons up in back.

CONDITION:

Structurally, it is very sound with no issues. The damaged areas on in the colar in the back. some work or restoration will be needed in that area. While we were taking measurements, a button fell off. It wil be included


MEASUREMENTS:

BUST: 32"


SHOULDERS: 15"

BODICE: 17"






From Me:

Serious stuff first: The high waistline and the embroidery/beading suggest that this is from about 1909-1913 putting it in the early Teens Era.

What I'm really thinking when I see this (and those sleeves!):

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