1900s Edwardian Black Tape Lace Open Jacket Maxi_Skirt_Set It fastens down the back

It fastens down the back with a hook and eye at the top and six different pop studs – when worn

The panel is attached at the waist and the neckline and this feature was to ensure that the pleats align closely with that of the skirt when wearing

These are a retired but timeless design probably produced in the late 1980s early 1990s

It has darts that are sewn upwards from the bottom hem which means the form follows the curves of the body

horizontal pleating running across the bodice and below the waist

1900s Edwardian Black Tape Lace Open Jacket Maxi_Skirt_Set It fastens down the backThis intricately hand crafted Edwardian jacket dates back to the early 1900s and is a wonderful example of tape or Battenberg lace whereby pieces of tape are bent into the shape required and sewn into position and the gaps are filled in with hand sewn lace. This jacket has an elongated silhouette and short, slightly flared sleeves. The hemlines follow the swirling lines and patterns in the lace. This wonderfully preserved piece of history would make a