OVER THE TOP VICTORIAN 1890’S DENSE HAND EMBROIDERED SILK BODICE W HIGH COLLAR

Description: DATING TO THE 1890’S FASHIONED OF A FINE SILVERY OFF WHITE SILK WITH RICH COUCHED SILK FLOSS HAND EMBROIDERY IN LARGE FLORAL DETAILING THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR AS WELL AS ON THE SLEEVES AND CUFFS. SMALL SCALE MACHINE LACE TRIMS THE YOKE AND HIGH BONED COLLAR WITH THE COLLAR EDGE FINISHED IN SILK. MATCHING LACE TRIMS THE CUFFS. GATHERED SILK BELTING ENCIRCLES THE BOTTOM WITH A POINTED FRONT. POLISHED COTTON LINES THE INTERIOR. INNER BELTING HAS NO LABELING. CONDITION: THE LACE HAS SOME SMALL BREAKAGE BENEATH THE HIGH COLLAR. SEVERAL TINY STITCH REPAIRS TO TACK IT DOWN TO THE UNDER LYING NET WOULD FULLY RESOLVE. THE TOP COLLAR SILK PIPING HAS HEAVILY FRAYED AND I PERSONALLY WOULD LEAVE INTACT BUT IT ALSO COULD BE REMOVED. A WONDERFUL AND WEARABLE ANTIQUE HAND EMBROIDERED BODICE. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 38 WAIST: 30 SHOULDERS: 17 SLEEVE LENGTH: 24 1/2 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 14 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: 385 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-12-25T17:14:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD