An antique fine black silk bodice with original handmade cream lace trim, coral velvet ribbon & cream glazed cotton lining c1870
This lovely old bodice is a true dense black, has a round wide neck, handmade cream lace and original coral coloured narrow ribbon trim all around the neckline & short puff sleeves. Two shorter bones at the sides and four longer at front, hooks and holes fastening to centre front. I think there has been alterations in different eras.
This is not showing any obvious wear, four pin size holes only at back see next to last pic, the silk is in good condition, click on any image to enlarge. Please look at the pictures as they form an important part of the description.
Generally a lovely Victorian ladies bodice in very good antique condition.
Measures very small : 24" waist, 31" bust, 5" long sleeve from underarm plus lace,
11" arm opening, 15" longest at centre front. 14" longest at sides back shorter at centre
Weighs 102 grms unpacked. Insured mail to all destinations.