The bodice is made entirely of lace set into a striped pattern: wavy embroidered lines on net, a crocheted open pattern, and a needlepoint floral pattern. The shape of bodice is very basic with minimal shaping--no darts or princess seams--and minimal gathering in the center front. The bodice has a piece of lace that is set to give it the look of a faux blouse front. Below the false blouse front there are two pintucks that open 4” down. Additionally, there are two pintucks that extend from the shoulder seam to the bottom of the sleeve.
The bodice closes up the center back with white shell buttons and a hidden button placket. The bodice is lined on the inside with sheer, soft china silk that has significant damage.
The sleeve are 3/4 length and a mix of the wavy striped and the crocheted open pattern, with a band of the needlepoint floral lace at the bottom. Two rows of 1/2” net have been box pleated around the bottom of the sleeve.
There is a ruffled neck piece that appears to have been added on to the garment. it is made of machine lace with a zig-zagged edge and polka dots embroidered onto the net. it is set just below the crochet lace stand collar and extends to the back.
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