Edwardian Blouse 1900s Pigeon-Front Black Wool Bodice soldier field Pants waist 18 in stretches

Pants waist 18 in stretches to 21 in

Handle drop is about 3"

long sleeves w elastic cuffs

+ Two large see-through panels of black lace with wrap-like effect

SWEEP 33 with garment lying flat

Edwardian Blouse 1900s Pigeon-Front Black Wool Bodice soldier field Pants waist 18 in stretchesThis late Victorian pigeon front or pleated front bodice or blouse is made of crisp, black wool woven with a tiny white dots pattern. It has black velvet trim and full, bishop sleeves with fitted cuffs. The squared end collar and the front of the bust have black velvet ribbon accents. The velvet ribbon stripes on the bust emphasize the pleats that extend down from the shoulders to the hem. These flat pleats create a lot of fullness at the front of the