Antique Victorian Soutache Embroidered Net Black Bodice

Description

Antique Victorian Soutache Embroidered Net Black Bodice.
This bodice has wonderful details! It has alternating mesh/taffeta panels, with the mesh panels having lovely soutache applique. The front opening has a lace with pastel pink and blue embroidered flowers, and hook/eye closures. Has two weights in the back hem.
Condition
AS FOUND. Attic find, unlaundered, not repaired, it does smell like something that is very old if that makes sense. The taffeta lining has holes throughout, the collar/ neck is separating from the body with a large hole, fray and tearing. There are holes in the taffeta panels on the exterior throughout. The lace has yellowing. The net has tiny-small holes throughout, although not has frequent or severe as the taffeta- note-ably on two panels near the back hem, and on the right sleeve near the pit- but again there are holes throughout.
Please make sure you understand this has holes throughout and is not perfect. I do not accept returns.
Measurements
Bust 34”
Waist 30”
Shoulder 15”
Sleeve Length 17”
Length 20” shortest point in front, 27” longest point in back.