What the Friday?

 This week, I'll bring you a bodice (of a dress) from the 1840-ies... or the 1860-ies... Which can be bought on Ebay, here.

Now, the desciprion puts it to the period of the civil war, but I am not sure, as it's elements can be also typical for the 1840. The shaping darts running to one pont, and the wide sleeves are more 1840-ies, the wide, off sholder line is more 1860-ies.

One thing is sure: the short sleeves mean, it was the bodice for evening events, of a ball gown.

I like the colors, and the plaid of teh fabric too.