A late 19th century French bodice front. Body made of white cotton muslin cotton. Collar made of a solid cotton with a beautifully executed cutwork and embroidered floral design. Two fabric covered button closures. Matching sleaves are made of the same materials and have fabric covered button closures  All hand stitched. This set may have been a salesman sample since there are hand written numbers in pencil on the back of the bodice. Set has  been starched. One of the sleaves still has it's original paper liner on the inside. Photos are a good representation of color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
Bodice measures 
 
42.5cm from top of collor to bottom of of center. 
31.5 cm from shoulder to shoulder.
 
Sleaves measure 
 
41 cm from top of sleave to bottom of lace edge x 18.5 cm across the opening of the sleave at top. 
 
Condition
 
Both sleaves and bodice show a couple of spots where there use to be a pin. Both sleaves and bodice show some heavier yellow spots. 
 
The set has been left in their original "as found" condition and you will see some light yellowing areas. 
 
Shipping
 
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