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Day bodice of warp printed taffeta with tiny multi-coloured flowers. Hand and machine sewn, lined with beige silk. CF opening, buttonholes and jade silk covered buttons. Princess seaming in back forming a point at CB hem. 2 bust darts from waistline in CF, CF also comes to a point. 5.5 cm embroidered net lace trim at neckline, hem and armhole edge are piped. Back and shoulder seams are top stitched, bodice seams are boned inside . 3/4 length sleeves, turn back cuffs, trimmed with lace.Tacked to CB is a 6 panel peplum gathered into a fabric band, lined with organdy and trimmed with a jade silk ribbon with small boxpleats and . scalloped edge.