AN AUTHENTIC Black Silk Taffeta Bodice ca.1890 A true Victorian delight! A true Victorian delight! This late -1800s black silk taffeta bodice has all the Victorian charm! Featuring gorgeous stitching, mesmerizing lines, and flowing, balloon-style sleeves, this antique piece turned heads over a hundred years ago, and could still today! This garment is made from silk taffeta, and was handmade in the late 1800s, likely the 1890s. It has a built-in neck strap! The piece is an authentic antique garment, and is unsigned.REGARDING RETURNS: My 100% free returns policy applies to undamaged garments only! Please be extra careful while handling this garment. A damaged garment not caused by shipping error cannot be returned! Condition: This piece is in VERY GOOD condition. Three of the five snap fasteners will need repaired. Also, the waist hook and eye fastener will need repaired, as shown in the last two photos. The piece has some light wear, including some minor fading underneath the armpits. The fabric is supple and without tear or degradation. Measurements (approx): Approximate size: Medium Chest: 35 in Shoulders 15 in Length: 16 in Sleeves: 24 in I offer a 30-day money-back refund if you are not satisfied with your purchase for any reason if the item is returned in the same condition as to how it was sent. Thank you for looking, and I hope to have your purchase and satisfaction! A Bit About from Whom You Are Buying: I have 100% positive feedback and have been selling on eBay since 2006. Your item will come from a pet and smoke-free home. I hope that your experience with the item you purchase is as satisfactory as my joy in obtaining and listing the item. I would appreciate positive feedback if you are satisfied with your purchase. If you are not satisfied, please let me know and allow me the opportunity to make it right. Thank you for looking and I look forward to having your business! My Hours I will respond to requests, returns, concerns, and questions Monday through Friday, 10 am – 6 pm Eastern Time. Friday and weekend orders usually ship out the following Monday. Returns: I accept a no-questions-asked money back return policy granted the request is made up to 30 days after the item arrives. I refund only the purchase price of the item and, if free return shipping is offered on the listing, the full return shipping. It is your responsibility to return the item to me in the same condition it was sent to you. If the item is returned in an inferior condition as to how it was sent, a full return might not be granted. New items that come back in an inferior condition or are removed from their original packaging will not be granted a full refund. ***International Customers Only: Unless otherwise stated, I do not accept international returns at this time.*** Payment: Payment must be received no later than 7 days after the auction closes. If you cannot pay within this time, please contact me with detailed instructions on how you would like to purchase the item. If payment is not received, and/or contact has not been made within this time, the sale will be canceled. International Bidders: I ship through the Global Shipping Program. All international shipping quotes reflect import taxes and duties, as well as total shipping cost.