{"product_id":"1890s-wedding-bodice-shoes-with-provenance","title":"1890s Wedding Bodice + Shoes With Provenance","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis beautiful 1896 bodice and shoes were worn by Elvira Schwender (née Modlich) for her wedding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso included are some calling cards belonging to Elvira (Ella) and her daughter Eugenia Schwender. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElvira (Ella) Modlich was born around 1870. Both of her parents immigrated from Germany. She married Charles Schwender, a poultry farmer from Stoughton, Massachusetts on September 21, 1896 in Hyde Park, Boston, Massachusetts. Eugenia was born around two years later. Ella passed away in 1931. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe bodice is stunning! With huge sleeves, silk ribbons, and lace. It is a wool blend and lined with cotton. Hook and eye closures. The shoes are white kidskin leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-single__description rte\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Measurements +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eElla was a very petite lady when she got married! The bodice measures around 29\" in the bust and 20\" at the waist. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe shoes have an approximate 9 3\/4\" insole and are 2 5\/8\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Condition +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGood condition overall with some notable wear. Bodice has small moth nibbles and stains throughout. Structurally quite sound. Shoes are missing laces and the leather is flaking off of the heels. Some stains\/marks but overall quite good for their age. These pieces were likely only worn for the wedding and then kept in storage. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBest for study or display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e+++ Please read +++\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eThis item is not new, and as such, it has wear commensurate with age. As with all older vintage and antique items, please handle with care.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eAll items are sold as-is, and I do my best to point out all condition issues and provide a detailed description and photographs.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eUnless specified, items have not been cleaned.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003eI do not accept returns or offer refunds. Please see all photos, read the entire description, and ask any questions before purchasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Witchy Vintage","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49973529641210,"sku":null,"price":400.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0837\/7319\/4490\/files\/IMG_8848.jpg?v=1785697118","url":"https:\/\/www.the419plug.com\/products\/1890s-wedding-bodice-shoes-with-provenance","provider":"The Plug","version":"1.0","type":"link"}