Edwardian Blouse 1900s Pigeon-Front Black Wool Bodice soldier field unstretched and lightly hand stretched

unstretched and lightly hand stretched : 40" D bust/ 28-34" waist/ 38-44" hips ( hard to stretch with inner panel) / 7" through cup/ 34" from top of shoulder to crotch center

Blemishes do not hinder functionality

+ Two large see-through panels of black lace with wrap-like effect

One of a kind vintage 70s handmade dress set in blue teal

Edwardian Blouse 1900s Pigeon-Front Black Wool Bodice soldier field unstretched and lightly hand stretchedThis late Victorian pigeon front or pleated front bodice or blouse is made of crisp, black wool woven with a tiny white dots pattern. It has black velvet trim and full, bishop sleeves with fitted cuffs. The squared end collar and the front of the bust have black velvet ribbon accents. The velvet ribbon stripes on the bust emphasize the pleats that extend down from the shoulders to the hem. These flat pleats create a lot of fullness at the front of the