antique Edwardian midnight blue bodice or blouse with interesting details vintage velvet and the colour is a

and the colour is a good match I thought

I've absolutely dosed these in leather restorer as the scales where beginning to lift a bit as you can see

this rich purple burgundy velvet 1930s evening dress

A fraction under 1cm across

The drawstring channel section around the top edge appears to be a later (yet still rather elderly) addition

antique Edwardian midnight blue bodice or blouse with interesting details vintage velvet and the colour is aCharming Edwardian dark midnight blue fine worsted wool blouse bodice with fancy self stripe weave. Lined in a taupe coloured cotton drill, and everything has been very well finished. Featuring front pin tuck detail, and angled lappets to front with symmetrical grosgrain covered button decoration. The neckline is trimmed with a broderie type lace, which is also used at the end of the sleeve. There are mock cuffs in a mesh like knit, trimmed with black