Edwardian  for display or study 2; not robust enough to wear.

Dis9. Cream taffeta ? silk late Victorian bodice with leg-of-mutton sleeves. We bought this to salvage the 8 Alencon lace appliques on the collar, the 12 bones within the seams, and the paste rhinestone brooch and organdie jabot. Till we get around to using them, it's for sale. The fabric of the bodice itself is shredded beyond salvage. $60.

sold

sold

Dis11. 1930s wedding dress with train and peplum giving a bustle effect. Illusion front neckline with metallic threads. Unusual shoulder-pads. Tiny, with no give to the fabric; waist about 58cm. $40.

Dis11 back. There is a bow with metallic "stamens" on the back left; presumably there was a matching one on the right, as there is a press-stud. Some holes in the lace, some buttons have lost the fabric cover. (Photographed on a purple mannequin.)