Tuesday, August 19, 2014

1890's Blouse/Bodice in Bright Blue









From the seller:

A VERY UNUSUAL VICTORIAN PIECE




FASHIONED OF SHEER STIFF ORGANDY




FINE EYELET HOLES THROUGH THE FRONT AND REAR, FLORAL BLUE EMBROIDERY AROUND THE EYELET




FULLY LINED IN BLUE SILK TAFFETA WITH TAFFETA ON THE PLEATED CUFFS AND COLLAR




HOOKS CLOSED INVISIBLY IN THE FRONT




NO EXTERNAL FLAWS




INNER SHOULDERS HAVE SMALL WEAR AND SPOTTING ON THE BLUE LINING WITH SOME SMALL SPLITS BEGINNING, UNSEEN WHEN WORN OR DISPLAYED




OTHERWISE PRISTINE ANTIQUE CONDITION




MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:

BUST: 34

WAIST: 24

LENGTH: 24







From Me:

So very 1890's but so sweet looking too! A nice bright blue taffeta lining under the organdy.

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