Antique, Civil War era dress bodice in a Swiss dot silk taffeta with velvet trim and embellishments at the shoulder.  Era-specific silhouette with drop shoulders and baleine boning.

Details

Era: 1860s
Label: none
Fabric: silk taffeta, cotton velvet, cotton and silk lining, baleine (whale) boning, glass beads
Color^*: brown
Closure: hooks and eyes hidden down the front

Measurements

Bust: 34"
Waist: 22.5"
Length: 14-20" (shortest and longest points)

Shoulders: undefined (best for 14-15")

*Best worn with extra room due to delicacy of fabric.  Note the small waist size.

Condition

Fair, with a few flaws to note.  There is visible staining or darkening throughout, most notably at the sleeves and neckline (see images).  The inner lining is separating from the hook placket on the interior (see image).  There is a tiny hole on the front of the bodice, as well as a frayed/separating seam (see image).  The bodice presents well, but is overall delicate, and is best used for gentle, infrequent use or for collecting.  Price adjusted accordingly.

^*Color displays differently on various computer monitors.