DATING TO THE LATE 1860’S THIS PIECE IS SEWN BY BOTH MACHINE AND HAND FASHIONED OF A SILK BROWN TAFFETA. PIPED ARM HOLES WITH HEAVY RUCHED GATHERING RUNNING DOWN THE OUTER SLEEVE WITH A BAND OF SILK TRIMMING THE BOTTOM CUFF. RUFFLES ENCIRCLE THE BOTTOM WITH A FORKED REAR BUSTLE HAVING A BOW TRIMMING THE CENTER. INTERIOR IS LINED IN POLISHED COTTON CONDITION: THE PIPING ALONG THE NECKLIEN HAS SPOTS OF WEAR, REVEALING THE INNER ROPE CENTER. THE UNDER ARMS HAVE A CRESCENT OF STAINING BENEATH EACH THAT IS MILD. ALL BUT TWO OF THE BUTTONS ARE MISSING FROM THE FRONT WITH A HALF INCH SEAM BENEATH THE BOTTOM BUTTON COMING UNDONE. THERE IS A PINHEAD HOLE ON ONE SLEEVE. A WONDERFUL TRANSITIONAL EXAMPLE OF FASHION. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 28 WAIST: 21 SHOULDERS: 16SLEEVE LENGTH: 18 CENTER REAR LENGTH: 21 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. ** 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_1706 (GS 9.9 (1706))