Victorian Silk Embroidered Beaded & Appliqué Bodice Jacket: C19th Vienna, Austria

Antique Victorian high neck beaded and appliqué bodice from Vienna, Austria, circa 1870.

The outer bodice incorporates cutwork and appliqué incorporating a light grey/taupe crepe wool which has been decoratively cut and applied over gold lame. 

All the cut edges have lines of fine braiding sewn around them to create a three dimensional quality. 
The bodice has been heavily beaded with gold and metal Venetian glass beads.

The jacket has whalebone corseting and the ribbon band around the waist reads ‘L&B Lauder, Vienne’

In excellent overall condition. Some discolouration under the arms. Appliqué and beadwork in exceptional condition.

Measurements: 

Bust: 81-86cm

Waist: 61cm

Sleeve length: 58cm

Neck - hem: 43cm