Close-up of the weave. Item 285 Click image to enlarge Victorian Ladies' Waist . A lovely item, with Battenburg yoke and cuffs. Body and sleeves are point d'esprit with lace insertion. Pure silk lined bodice for modesty.
Size is fairly small, condition excellent.
Another view of the front showing how nicely designed the yoke is. Colour soft cream. This waist could be used as the bodice of a wedding gown, pairing it with a soft cream pure silk long skirt of the period. Item 285 Click image to enlarge Victorian Ladies' Waist.