REENACTOR REV WAR 18TH C SUMMER ENGLISH BODICE WAISTCOAT LINED COTTON GRAPES B35

Description

DEAR LADIES... OUR WINE GRAPES ARE FINE!!!!
Handmade brand new special Summer/ALL SEASON debut for our online sutlery customers this week is a very special fully lined and well made to perfection ribbon front lace up Waistcoat using our own patterning workshop. The garment is an English Bodice in size Small that floats over hips and laces up front with ribbon.  Please see pictures above for viewing pleasure of our latest FASHION Treasure from all angles with Indoors due to weather taken outside in seasonal sunlight....just so pretty. It represents excellent wearability for the nice new price!
This is machine sewn ever so carefully in full cotton soft fabric with a variety of pink, purple and green Wine Grapes on a beige dappled background for depth, very striking so that the fruits just pop out at viewer.  The lining of the bodice is solid maroon with a very tight weave to it , so smooth, it gives the top the "hand" and body it requires to stand up well and appear crisp at all times wearing.  No droop, flop, or sag!!  You will lace Bodice to your comfort choice and Bust range small Size using the attached matching grosgrain Beige ribbon.
As this is a handmade garment, please note the fabric tag announcing Bust 34-36/7 adjustable given the lacing; it should fit you snugly on you body to show your pretty waist off!! I actually get 17" across armpit to armpit giving a true max of 34" if you really want it tight, but basically, that little extra room gives you comfy all day movement with chemise underneath. I so wish I could be there to help fit you and give advice, but my current injuries prevent me from encampment. Of course, a smaller bust of 32 may work OK too in this Small.
The English Bodice characteristic is the deep scoop neck that shows off your necklace, large easy fit armscye as shown on side view, with deep cut slit side vents and rear vents to float over the top of your petticoat down to your hip area, very flattering appearance. Pair this with maroon, forest green or a brown petticoat for a showstopping outfit!
Lady Ellens Fine Ware is a hallmark of seamstress quality from our workshops proudly made in America. Please support women's enterprise handcraft with a bid and we promise a well fitting, one of kind, no silly TV or Movie inattributed flops, just nothing but a period  correct garment you will enjoy wearing and garner many compliments. Beware the Sellers that show you pattern pictures and you end up with rags after you mailed away your precious shillings. Here, you see what you are purchasing, and read the feedback happiness. We also preshrink our fabric.
An ensemble like this calls for a chemise underneath alternate listing, perhaps if you like, an apron, fichu, and Day Cap, and voila...you are ready to go CAMPING AND GLAMPING!!!  Its perfectly OK to wear this outfit outdoors on a LOVELY day coming soon.
NOTE Antique Bead Glass necklace NOT included, it is simply to show placement and ideas for dress up.
ALL SALES FINAL Please make sure it fits you before bidding, I am in surgical recovery and do not cancel bids or orders. I recommend hand wash when needed to protect the fabric from rigors of that modern thing called washing machine. I will mail it safely boxed and by priority by weight/distance so kindly WAIT for your custom invoice from me for accurate costs of postage from my home to yours direct!  Happy Spring Time!
IMPORTANT UPDATE:  ALL SALES FINAL and NO BUYERS REGRET.  If you open a case trying to force me to give you the item at a discount by creating unrelated excuses, all such Buyer activity will be reported to EBay by both the "Report Buyer" feature AND by phone call.  Do not leave Neutral or Negative Feedback unless you contact me first as all issues seem to be caused by buyer misunderstanding or not reading the clearly written listing terms.  Buyer Blocking will be in effect to all persons seeking to argue about period correct issues and rude correspondence.  It has been a pleasure to serve my good customers but sadly as the business grows, so has the number of dishonest buyers on this site.  All of our items are guaranteed, genuine, and carefully described for purchase very clearly.
Please bid in confidence; I am an experienced Seller and expert packer, as well as a professional trade show dealer. My goal is to offer top notch specialized merchandise; provide 5-Star excellent customer service, and ensure your satisfaction. I estimate shipping costs as closely as I can to allow your item to arrive safely to you, and I use clean recycled shipping and packing materials, with occasional internal costs for new mailer envelopes, plastic bubble, and strong tape.
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We now sell to foreign Buyers using the new EBay Global/Domestic Shipping Program.  Your item will be safely sent to the EBay center in Kentucky USA and from there your item will be sent to you with any customs requirements taken care of.  Buyer pays for all overseas extra shipping shown on EBay screen.  Please note we not ship direct to you; all sales must be through the program only.
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FINAL NOTE: We welcome New Bidders and to ensure our high rating, we ask you please to be Paypal verified before placing bids so we can ship your item without delay. All EBay standard policies of payment and obligation will be observed. We are unable to ship most Saturdays due to early PO closing and major holidays as observed nationally. I trust that I may be of service to all of my online customers in a most pleasant fashion.
Regarding Shipping Costs, Please leave your 5-Star ratings by the actual costs you were charged, not what "you think" it should be, as I calculate by weight, distance, and insurance in most cases for accuracy, and have no control over seemingly high posted USPS service fees.
2021 UPDATES:  Small items will ship First Class up to 16 ounces with insurance where necessary; larger and heavier items travel via Priority rate calculated by weight and distance.  Shipping Fees requested reflect new rates for all new listings, also considering EBay takes commission from our collected postal fees. Our policy is to refund any overage that exceeds .00 if we can get the job done for a cheaper fee than quoted back into your PayPal account, depending mostly on final destination of item. Please take this into consideration when leaving 5-Star feedback. FedEx Ground or UPS Ground Services will be used for all stoneware, framed artwork, samplers, and furniture items from my licensed and bonded shipping agent at exact cost, we do not charge handling fees.. Secondly, the New Year has started with several non paying customers; be informed all untended open bills will be served an Unpaid Claim Strike after 7 days in order to recover costs associated with a no-sale transaction. Lady Ellen's Fine Ware is a small business that values its customers and expects prompt payment in order to continue EBay privileges. Feedback will left for Buyers when I hear of full satisfaction, otherwise I respect your privacy.  Thank you for your attention to these two friendly reminders.