A late 19th century French bodice front. Body made of white cotton muslin cotton. Collar made of a pleated solid cotton with cutwork inserts and a lace edge. White porcelian button closure. Matching sleaves are made of the same materials. All hand stitched. This set may have been a salesman sample and has been starched. Photos are a good representation of color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
Bodice measures 
 
43 cm from top of collor to bottom of of center. 
38 cm from shoulder to shoulder.
 
Sleaves measure 
 
37.5 cm from top of sleave to bottom of lace edge x 19 cm across the opening of the sleave at top. 
 
Condition
 
There are a couple of tiny holes in the muslim fabric of the bodie and one vry sweet darned repair towards the bottom of the bodice. 
 
Sleaves I couldn't find any damage. 
 
The set has been left in their original "as found" condition and you will see some yellowing areas. 
 
Shipping
 
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