A late 19th century French bodice front. Body made of white cotton muslin cotton. Collar made of a solid cotton with embroidered heart shaped lace edging. Two fabric covered button closures Matching sleaves are made of the same materials and have fabric covered button closures  All hand stitched. This set may have been a salesman sample and has been starched. Photos are a good representation of color and condition. 
 
Measurements
 
Bodice measures 
 
46.5cm from top of collor to bottom of of center. 
40.5 cm from shoulder to shoulder.
 
Sleaves measure 
 
43.5 cm from top of sleave to bottom of lace edge x 18.5 cm across the opening of the sleave at top. 
 
Condition
 
There is a small hole just to the side of the buttons on the bodice, some little holes at the top of the shouldere and at the back of the collar. 
 
The sleaves also show some small holes where the cuffs meet the sleaves. 
 
The set has been left in their original "as found" condition and you will see some light yellowing areas. 
 
Shipping
 
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