Antique Black Embroidered Blouse, Victorian Bodice with Sheer, 34 bust

ERA: True vintage item from the 1800s
MEASUREMENTS: the item is 17 inches long, it will fit a 34 inch bust with room, 26 inch waist, 13 inches around high collar. Shoulders are 15 inches wide and sleeves are 19 inches long
MATERIAL: silk, cotton, sheer cotton gauze, rayon braid
LABEL: none
Black grainy silk with sheer pleated neckline and ends of sleeves. Flat rayon cord trim around the neckline and down the bodice. High collar with black and white silk ribbon around the top edge. Metal hooks down the back, partial cotton lining.
CONDITION: The bodice is in very good to excellent condition. The bottom edges are raw. The silk ribbon around the top of the high collar is shattered.