Victorian black silk blouse circa late 1800s. Details include lace trim at neck, rope ribbing at bust and sleeves, metal clasps up back. Paper thin silk with black silk panel attached at waist. In fragile condition with several small tears in the stiffer silk (largest tear is 2") discoloration to underarms and small holes (last two images) Fits a women's size XS or small.

MEASUREMENTS:
(all are taken laying flat)

length ~ 26"
sleeves ~ 19"
waist ~ 15"
bust ~ 19"
shoulders ~ 17"