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Antique Bodice

Discussion in 'PUBLIC Vintage Fashion - Ask Questions Get Answers' started by Tamzzyn, Aug 30, 2017.

  1. Tamzzyn

    Tamzzyn Registered Guest

    Hi all :)

    We found this beautiful bodice in a box that we won at an auction for less than $20 and would love anyones opinions or expertise about it. It (and a few other items that I will post on here in the next few days) was listed as 'costume clothes' but the more we look at it, the more we think it might actually be from the actual era (of which we are unsure).

    Thanks!

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  2. Rue_de_la_Paix

    Rue_de_la_Paix VFG Member

    It is indeed authentic, antique, late Victorian era, looks circa 1880s. . What a fabulous thing to find at an auction. The lace is gorgeous.
     
  3. Tamzzyn

    Tamzzyn Registered Guest

    Thank you so much :) It is really beautiful. I didn't think we'd ever be so lucky to get such a find!
     
  4. poppysvintageclothing

    poppysvintageclothing VFG Board Member Staff Member VFG Past President

  5. Can you please show us clear detailed photos of the interior? It's hard to see if it's authentic or a period costume. It's similar to theatrical costumes I've made from this time and looks a bit clean to be antique (if you know what I mean). I've tried enlarging them but need more detail - especially it would be good to see how the boning is, seams are sewn and finished off and where the shoulder seams sit. I would expect them to be towards the back if authentic but they look closer to the top, suggesting a reproduction costume.
     
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  6. Tamzzyn

    Tamzzyn Registered Guest

    Thank you :) I've attached a couple more photos. Hopefully they show a little more detail :)

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  7. Thanks for the extra pics Tamzzyn, I need something closer and clearer though so I can see the type of stitches. If you can, a good clear close up of the centre back and waist of the bodice where you can see how the bones are attached and the seams finished, would be handy.
     
  8. Tamzzyn

    Tamzzyn Registered Guest

    Ok :) I'll take a more detailed photo in a few days (I'm not with it at the moment). Thanks again!
     

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