A late 1800's French bodice. Base material is a gold polished cotton. Around the neck, shoulderts and a strip down the back a silk chiffon with floral and leaf design and garnished with tiny silve rmetal spangles. Closes with hook and eye closures down the front. 
 
Inside sewn in rib supports and a band that goes around the waist with the name of the maker. 
 
All hand stitched.
 
Photos are a good representation of color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
From top of neck to bottom of front
 
45 cm 
 
From top of neck to bottom of back center
 
47 cm 
 
From under arm to under arm 
 
37 cm
 
Condition
 
Left in "as found" condition. Could use a good pressing. 
 
A few condition issues. Around the neck the chiffon is ruffles and slightly damaged and has come loose in a few spots. Small tear in cotton bottom front by the closure. At the back I believe there use to be  V shape band that is now missing. You can see a sew line where it use to be and some small holes in the gold fabric at each side. 
 
On the front bottom you an see a black band at one side but not at the other side. 
 
If you have any questions don't hesitate to contact us. 
 
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