C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot angela gore On closer inspection there is

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

Strong 30s influence as you’d expect

Wonder if brass zip a later addition

and obviously there has been some colour run at some point because the label is pink

C.1890s to 1900s Jay’s pigeon fronted mourning bodice polka dot angela gore On closer inspection there isThis 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