Just Gorgeous with OUTSTANDING SLEEVES! Bishop Sleeve -Leg-A-Mutton Sleeve Top/Waist – FULL CHANTILLY LACE OVER SILK! Fabrics in the beautiful garment include: chantilly lace; a fine black silk; a sturdier, medium weight faille type black silk; silk (?) netting, velvet ribbon trim and an applied lace. The boned bodice is intricately constructed and hand made by a master costumer! a black silk interior is fully covered by Chantilly lace that hangs loosely over the front. But…it is the sleeves that MAKE this top. I’ve never seen such intricate detail or so many elements! These sleeves are the silk backed/lace combo for a 14 inch length ..but then an additional 13 inch sleeve « wrist extensions » were added that are beautifully made from silk netting, trimmed in velvet and finished then with another accent lace! They tie with velvet small ribbons Please review the pictures SIZE: Very Small. It measures a 12′ shoulder, 24′ waist and about 30′ bust. CONDITION: This beauty has very few flaws. There appears to be some very slight age toning around the neckline and perhaps? on the wrist velvet lace. If carefully inspected several small separations can be found in the lace that are both hard to find or see with the black silk backing. Overall in wonderful condition for both the materials and age. CARE: This garment is not brittle, however, please note that antique silks are extremely delicate and any rough handling could create damage. Garment should be gently re-shaped and perhaps stuffed for a while with either 100% white cotton fabric or acid-free tissue after storage/shipping. Acquired in a true Victorian/Edwardian estate and guaranteed of the period. For your reference please see the last picture of watered silk ribbon found in with other textiles and wound on part of a 1873 bank advertising card. Additionally (sold last year), were writing paper backed crazy quilt squares that showed dates in the 1860’s. Many pieces of sterling silver flatware bore engraving dates in the 1850’s. This family lived in the Cincinnati area from about 1850-1925. All of our antique fabrics are unlaundered. If you wish extra pictures or want to know more about this item please feel free to contact me thru the « ask seller a question » link Click here to view other southbarn auctions IMPORTANT FINE PRINT Shipping/Handling: We ship USPS to Continental USA only – no international shipping. Purchase Response and Payment: If any payment questions, please make contact within 2 days of purchase. Payment is accepted in US funds only and must be received within 3 business days. We do not accept payment in foreign currencies. Sales Terms: I attempt with the photos and item description to point out to any major defects I’ve observed but am not infallible. Please read the full description, review the photos and e-mail with any question prior to bidding. Items, even when in unopened retail packaging, are to be considered used, vintage and/or antique. As we are not the original owner items cannot be guaranteed pet hair, smoke or storage odor free and are sold as-is. We recycle packing materials when possible to help save our environment. Sales Taxes. Ebay is now automatically collecting taxes for sales to some states. I do not add sales tax to your purchase. If your total purchase price invoice includes state sales taxes, EBay is complying with your State’s laws. THANKS FOR VISITING
