Antique, 1880s Victorian Corset Cover - XS brown leather shoes pointed collar and buttoned cuffs

pointed collar and buttoned cuffs

5 cm split on one shoulder and a couple of minor worn spots

although part of the hem has been machined stitched later to repair

A number of yellow marks on the lining and some minor yellowing at both ends on the fluffy side

Antique, 1880s Victorian Corset Cover - XS brown leather shoes pointed collar and buttoned cuffsAntique summer blouse plain but stylish. This is a hip length Victorian corset cover dating to the 1880s, when bustles were in fashion. It's shaped at the waist and has extra fullness at the back to accommodate a bustle. The high neck has the binding embroidered in feather stitch. Short sleeves have cotton lace edging. Darts at the front provide shaping. It closes at the front with shell buttons. It appears to be linen, but there are no labels, it's a