C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot 1920s_belt in my annual quest for

in my annual quest for ultimate vintage christmas outfit (usually results in my buying multiples as am a bit over enthusiastic

Puffed sleeves with turnback cuffs are not quite full length of my mannequin

clearly a favourite

Bust approx 38 max with ample cup room as well

C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot 1920s_belt in my annual quest forThis is a fabulous example of a very late Victorian early Edwardian pigeon pout fronted bodice, which has been very carefully preserved. There me of two I have listed. Created by Jays of Regent Street, who were one of the major providers of mourning wear in the City, for a Mrs Weir (as per the waist tape). Heres a wonderful in depth bit of background on Jays; https: londonstreetviews. wordpress. com 2013 09 12 jays mourning warehouse amp Its really