VICTORIAN 1870’S SILK SATIN BALL GOWN BODICE W CORSET LACING REAR + LABEL

Description: DATING TO THE 1870’S FASHIONED OF A SHINING CHARMEUSE SILK SATIN WITH PIPING AROUND THE WIDE SET NECKLINE WITH INNER NECKLINE EDGE TRIMMED IN PLEATED SILK TULLE. TWISTED SILK SATIN ARM HOLE IS ALSO TRIMMED IN PLEATED SILK TULLE WITH A STIFFENED REAR BUSK WITH 33 HAND STITCHED GROMMET HOLES ON EACH SIDE AND THE ORIGINAL SILK LACING. FULLY LINED IN SILK ON THE INTERIOR AND IS FULLY BONED WITH FRENCH SEAMS. INNER PETERSHAM IS LABELED I.W. GALEY DRESSMAKER AND COSTUMER NORWICH CONDITION: I PERSONALLY WOULD REMOVE THE SILK TULLE AS IT IS WEAK AND BREAKING. I BELIEVE THAT A BEADED TRIM WAS REMOVED FROM THE TOP FRONT BUST EDGE AS THERE ARE SEVERAL TINY TRACE STITCHES VISIBLE. THREE FAINT SCUFF MARKS ARE ON THE BOTTOM FRONT STOMACH WITH TWO PIN POINTS OF FRAY FROM THE INNER BONING ON THE LEFT FRONT SIDE STOMACH. THE INNER GOLD LABEL HAS SEEN COLOR BLEED AS PICTURED. A BEAUTIFUL AND WEARABLE BALL GOWN BODICE MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES WITH LACING FULLY CLOSED: BUST: 29 WAIST: 22 CENTER REAR BUSK LENGTH: 16 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: 250 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-11-08T05:25:00.000Z

Shipping Cost: 15 USD