Victorian Blue Velvet Sleeveless Bodice

Victorian Blue Velvet Sleeveless BodiceLadies waistcoat, or vest circa 1880s. This is a very unique and interesting piece, so I am not entirely certain what it would have been called at the time it was made. I have seen the term "corsage" used in print as late as the 1880s, but it was a term more frequently used earlier to refer to what we now call "swiss waists." Lined and boned all around. Silk inner grosgrain belt with single hook and eye closure. Hook and eye and hook and thread

awesome toe detail

29 inches around hips

The dress is entirely lined for opacity

Great cover up for this up and down weather

two small besom pockets on the hips

The mesh panels next to the back closure are stretchy

Outer Sleeve: 17" (includes 4-1/4" long fringe)

Dress is semi sheer and has a line of buttons in back to close

Vintage Hat

Length - 27 1/2" from bottom of waist band to hem

He remained there until 1983

This blouse has interesting darting at waist and pleat on sleeves