Description:
It's all about the color! This is a wonderful and
rare bodice from c.1820 in red silk. The bodice has
a boned, center front strip with gathers on both
sides opening to the bust and up to the narrow
shoulder seams. Wide, v-neckline with narrow tabs
that cover the shoulder seams. Wide, waistband
along the bottom. Large, puff ball sleeves are
tightly gathered around the armcye and pleated into
the narrow piped, sleeve band. A horsehair
stiffening is used in the sleeves to help create
the volume. Hooks fasten down the back and are all
original.
Label: None
Condition:
There are a couple of pin holes only visible by
holding to the light. Two small stains on the right
bust. One teeny tiny tear where the fabric is
tacked near the left armcye.
Size:
Not wearable
Item
number: #V1461
Price:
$575.00
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