Bodice

Grosgrain silk bodice with low v-shaped neckline and crossover detail, back and front. Neckline trimmed with feathers which continue diagonally from RHS to waistline at front and from LHS to waist at back. Decorative band below feathers features bands of metallic thread, seed pearls and embroidered ribbon and chenille flowers. This decoration is also used on the double shoulder flounces. Cap sleeves originally trimmed with feathers but now missing from LH sleeve.Pointed waist with pleated waistband. CB opening, laced fastening with nine handsewn eyelets, reinforced either side with strip of whalebone. Original silk lace threaded through. Interior lined with cream silk. Silk splitting on RHS. Five whalebone channels on either side and one down centre, whalebone missing from three of these. Woven waistband stitched to central whalebone support, metal hook and eye closure with choice of three different eyehooks. Label woven into waistband reads 'Madame Eulalie Thomas, London, 57 Conduit street, Regent Street' two royal coats of arms woven either side.