Description: DATING TO THE 1880’S FASHIONED OF A BEAUTIFUL FLORAL PRINT SILK. THE SLEEVES HAVE A PUFF FULLNESS WITH HEAVY RUCHED GATHERING ON THE FRONT AND REAR ARM. A SILK LACE TRIMMING THE BOTTOM CUFF AND WONDERFUL RED SILK SATIN PLEAT RUFFLES WITH LACE RUFFLES TRIMMIING EACH BOTTOM SLEEVE AT AN ANGLE. THE RUFFLES ALSO TRIM THE FRONT ALL ALONG THE EDGES WITH THE PONTS MEETING IN THE CENTER. RUCHED SILK MOIRE TRIMS AROUND TEH BAND COLLAR TOP WITH RED STITCHED BOB BUTTONS CLOSING THE FRONT. THE REAR BUSTLE TAIL IS SHORT AND IN BOX PLEAT FOLDS WITH THE SIDE TAILS FALLING LONGER. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN COTTON AND IS FULLY BONED WITH AN UNLABELED PETERSHAM. CONDITION: THE RED RUFFLE RUNNING DOWN THE FRONT HAS COME FREE SEVERAL INCHES ON THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE AND THE RUFFLE ON THE RIGHT CUFF NEEDS A STITCH BACK INTO PLACE. THE BONING ON THE FRONT HAS SLIGHTLY BOWED AND NEEDS TO BE TREATED WITH HEAT TO MAKE THE BONING ONCE AGAIN LIE FLAT. THE BOTTOM LEFT EDGE OF THE LONG TAIL ON THE REAR HAS A SMALL DISCOLORATION AND THERE ARE A SERIES OF FOUR SMALL SPLITS THE SILK BENEATH THE COLLAR ON THE REAR LEFT SIDE. I PERSONALLY WOULD GIVE AN APPLIQUE TO BOTH HIDE AND STRENGTHEN. ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTICE VICTORIAN BODICES THAT WE HAVE OFFERED. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 32 WAIST: 23 SHOULDERS: 15 SLEEVE LENGTH: 21 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 23 1/2 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1680 (GS 9.8.3 (1680))
Price: 495 USD
Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts
End Time: 2024-12-25T17:14:00.000Z
Shipping Cost: 15 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Decade: Pre 1890
Look: Victorian
Material: 100% Silk
Color: Multi-Color
Original/Reproduction: Original
