Beautiful midnight blue velvet evening bodice with intricate soutache designs circa late 1900s to early 1910s.
Lined with luxurious silk, it has a structured, boned inner waistband and hook and eye closures up the center back.
At one time it had a black net lace collar (remnants can be seen around the inner neckline), but it has since been removed.
I would have loved to see this piece with its entire ensemble! I wonder what the skirt looked like. Would be a lovely piece for inspiration and pattern making.
+++ Measurements +++
28" bust
23" waist
13" length
+++ Condition +++
Good condition overall with some flaws to note. Likely best as a study or display piece.
- Some tearing to the built in inner waistband
- Small tears in the underarms of the silk lining
- A few lace breaks and soutache partially detached in places
- Original lace collar was removed
+++ Please read +++
This item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.
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