1850’S CHILD’S SILK BODICE TOP W SHORT CAP SLEEVES

Description: DATING TO THE 1850’S ACQUIRED FROM A MUSEUM DEACCESSION. FASHIONED OF A SILK TAFFETA WITH PIPED ARM SEAMS WITH SHORT FLARING CAP SLEEVES AND A WIDE SET NECKLINE THAT IS PIPED FULLY AROUND. THE INTERIOR IS LINED IN COTTON. NO CLOSURES, I SUSPECT IT WOULD HAVE BEEN CLOSED WITH PINS. CONDITION: THE SILK IS SPATTERED WITH YELLOW SPOTS OF AGE COMPLETELY THROUGHOUT, THE SPOTTING IS HEAVIER THAN EVIDENT IN THE IMAGES. SEVERAL PINHEAD HOLES ON THE PLEATS OF THE FRONT STOMACH, PINHEAD HOLE ON ONE SLEEVE, SMALL WEAR TO THE PIPING OF THE SLEEVE SEEN AND A ONE INCH SLICE ON THE LEFT SIDE WAIST WITH SOME FRAY ON THE BOTTOM CLOSURE ON THE REAR RIGHT SIDE. THE INNER LINING IS VERY SPOTTED WITH AGE COLOR. SOLD AS IT WAS ACQUIRED. SIZING: MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES:CHEST: 26 WAIST: 23 SHOULDER TO BOTTOM: 11 1/2 our business name is ANTIQUE WARDROBE . We can be found online on other platforms as well(Antiquewardrobe_ as well as Antique-Wardrobe ) We reserve the right to end an item IF the item has no bids, but we will not end an item once it has a bid…if an item has a bid we will not end the auction…and if asked to leave it on, we will. ** we NEVER give partial refunds, if something was missed, we are indeed human and although rare... a mistake can happen... return the item Shipping as well as customs cannot be avoided on eBay , but other platforms do not require those fees... Find us online Vintage and antique items ARE NOT new items. Vintage clothing is described to its best and sold as found…and described as accurately as possible. The items HAVE NOT been cleaned and should be cleaned prior to wearing at the discretion of the buyer. Often for proper fit, hang, and wear ability, pieces will need to be altered and/or adding a hook or snap here or there, with a seam closure or strengthening needed. Vintage clothing is most often worn previously, and if old stock, often has slight imperfections from storage, a hint of color or odor. Measurements are to be assumed that they are at maximum, if you have any questions, please ask PRIOR to the auction’s end. These are antique articles, having the age stated….all flaws if any are painstakingly outlined. The exact color and sizing of an item is the responsibility of the bidder, please read the measurements carefully and ask questions if uncertain _gsrx_vers_1480 (GS 9.1.1 (1480))

Price: 58 USD

Location: Southbridge, Massachusetts

End Time: 2024-03-18T18:43:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 9 USD