For your consideration a beautiful Victorian-era Irish lace crochet jacket/top featuring leg of mutton sleeves, which were very popular in the 1890s. The sleeves are full from the puffed sleeve caps to the elbow, and then tight and fitted from the elbow down. The ~3” standing collar has a scalloped edge that runs down the lapels, going all the way to the bottom on the left side, which is apparently designed to overlap the right (although there are no fasteners at present.) There is a drawstring running along the back of the neck, allowing one to adjust the neck and shoulder width.
CONDITION ISSUES
Two minor things to note, on this otherwise magnificently well preserved piece:
-a small repair on the front, near the left shoulder (photo № 14)
-a rust-colored stain on the inside of the left shoulder—not visible from the outside (photo № 15)
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MEASUREMENTS (see photos also) shoulders: (adjustable with drawstring) 13” presently bust: 30” closed as shown in photo, but note how it fits on Marisol’s 34 ½” bust, open waist: 26” with left side overlapping right (~4” overlap) as shown in photo № 23 length (shoulder to hem): ~14” length (top of collar to hem in back): 17” sleeve opening: ~12” sleeve length: 23 ½” wrist opening: 8” collar height: ~3” MARISOL (our model)’s MEASUREMENTS: 34.5”(B) 26”(W) 37”(H) (Size 6) additional model measurements below General Notes) GENERAL NOTES — Please let me know if you have any questions or require any further information or photos. I am happy to combine shipping for multiple orders. — Measurements are taken with garments lying flat, and doubled where appropriate (e.g. bust, waist, hip, wrist, leg opening, or sweep measurements). Bear in mind that measurements reflect the garment's dimensions, not necessarily the dimensions of the person it should fit. It may help to compare the measurements with the those of a garment of similar construction that fits you well. — Unless otherwise stated, other items used in photos—such as accessories, boxes or hangers—are for display purposes only and are not included. — Our home is smoke free, but not pet free: we have two dogs. MARISOL’S FULL MEASUREMENTS: neck: 13” shoulder-to-shoulder (seam-to-seam, arms not included): 13 ½” circumference around tops of shoulders, arms included (a la an off-the-shoulder neckline): 39” bust: 34 ½” waist: 26” hips: 37” bicep: 8 ½” arm length, shldr-to-wrist: 22” torso, neck-to-waist in back: 14” >>Marisol’s height is adjustable |