Entirely hand-stitched bodice made of lavender silk printed with scattered blossoms in black and 2 shades each of brown, magenta, purple and green in block print. High neckline. Dropped shoulders. Bodice shirred at lower center front. Only scanty stitching suggests false back seam. Front opening with purple silk covered buttons and buttonholes. Full bishop sleeves with mancherons and large, slightly flared cuffs. Piped armscyes and neckline. Purple ruched silk bands applied to edges of mancherons and cuffs. Waistband. Boned at sides and 2 darts each side of the center front. Lined with thin white PW cotton. Floating at front opening. Brass hooks and eyes.