DATING TO THE EDWARDIAN ERA FASHIONED OF A BEAUTIFUL CAT AND NINE TAIL AND FLORAL PATTERN BLACK SILK CHANTILLY LACE WITH HALF LENGTH SLEEVES THAT SLIGHTLY FLAIR AT THE BOTTOM FALLING LONGER AT THE OUTER ARM. LACE POINT DETAILING BENEATH THE SILK VLEVET BELTING WITH SATIN BUTTON TRIMS ALL ALONG THE EDGES. SNAP CLOSURE IN THE FRONT WITH THE ENTIRE NECKLINE TRIMMED IN AN OFF WHITE EMBROIDERED BLACK SILK CHIFFON WITH A SCALLOPED EDGE. CONDITION: I PERSONALLY WOULD REMOVE THE ENTIRE INNER LINING. THERE IS A LARGE HOLE TO THE LINING ON THE REAR NECKLINE WITH HEAVY AGE COLOR AND A MUSEUM ID NUMBER AT THE REAR NECKLINE WITH VERY HEAVY STAINING SEEN BENEATH THE ARMS OF THE LINING. THE LINING IS EASILY PULLED OUT, MAKING A BEAUTIFUL SHEER BLOUSE. THE EXTERIOR LACE HAS NO HOLES AND IS FULLY STRONG. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES: BUST: 34 WAIST: 29 SHOULDERS: 16 1/2SLEEVE LENGTH: 15CENTER REAR LENGTH: 14 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_1678 (GS 9.8.2 (1678))