Adorable 1900s blue and white polka dot bodice with such a special lace collar! It is Irish Limerick lace with flowers and harps!

The fabric is very soft, likely a cotton/silk blend. Bodice is boned with hook and eye closures down the center front of the inner bodice and outer fabric later has hook and thread closures.

It is a very short length. There is an inner cotton waistband and hooks at the back/inside the bodice to attach to a skirt.

Homemade dress shields sewn into the underarms of the bodice. The boning channels appear to be homemade as well. There is padding in the bust area.

+++ Measurements +++

35" bust

29" inner cotton waistband

30" outer waist (waist sits a bit higher than natural waist)

Varying length from 13" at the shortest on the sides and 16. 5" at the middle front.

+++ Condition +++

Really lovely condition, especially considering age. Some minor discoloration/small stains to the lace at the collar. A bit of rust on the hooks and eyes at the collar. Some faint discoloration to the lining.

This piece is clean and wearable with care.