C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot angela gore appears to have been re-worked

appears to have been re-worked historically from an earlier model (previously evening gown

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I have soaked the coat successfully without ruining it

On closer inspection there is some old glue evident (brown seen by the paste) and I noticed a small chip

C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot angela gore appears to have been re-workedThis 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