Jean-philippe Worth - Boned Day Bodice In Black Satin And Jet Pearls - Paris C. 1890

Circa 1890
France
A daytime bodice by Jean-Philippe Worth in black silk satin from the famous Parisian couture house. Fitted cut with eleven whalebones, square neckline with matching buttons and long sleeves with beaded tulle puffs and engaging sleeves with three rows of frills. Crenellated basques with small leaded tails pigeon-toeing on the bustle. Rich embroidery of faceted jet beads mounted on black tulle in point d'esprit, adorning the sleeves, the collar and the basques with twisted jet fringes. Cream taffeta lining (lining cuts in the upper bodice) and famous cream woven silk waist belt mentioning Paris F Worth. No flaws. Very good condition.
Dimensions: Equivalent to size 36-38 France.