Victorian/edwardian Edwardian Antique Bodice with Embroidered Trim band neckline 1960's color block floral tiered

1960's color block floral tiered dress

Across back pit to pit=24

length gets shorter as bust gets wider

This chain was made by Monet and has a Monet tag on the clasp connection

Very very faint striping under one arm

Victorian/edwardian Edwardian Antique Bodice with Embroidered Trim band neckline 1960's color block floral tieredThis black silk bodice from the 1880s or early 1890s features the most gorgeous, ornately embroidered trim in soft pink, sea foam green, and gold. It closes with several layers of hooks and eyes. There are some extra eyes at the neck (likely for a collar) as well as three extra hooks on the interior back (to attach to a skirt or bustle). The interior of the bodice is lined and has boning. Measurements This piece is a bit too small for my size 2 dress