Fabulous Victorian black silk bodice, fully pintuck pleated with floating arrow-shaped panels embellished with faceted jet buttons. It has a lining of polished cotton that closes with hooks and eyes and which has one stay in the back. It's in incredible condition. There is a stamp on the inside placket which reads "Princess Guaranteed Taffeta". Could be worn as a cropped jacket. Likely a mourning blouse.

Measurements -

Shoulder - 13. 5"

Bust - 32"

Waist - 23" (a corset would have been worn)

Sleeves - 24" from shoulder seam

Length - 20" in front, 16. 5" in back

* Proud member of the Vintage Fashion Guild *

This item is sold from an excellent, highly rated vintage boutique in Hickory, NC.